General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of Niger's junta, has carried out a shake-up of the army high command. He named Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff, taking over from Moussa Salaou Barmou. The army also reinforced security measures in Zinder city. As reported Sahel region events are driving Niger to adjust its strategic ties with Algeria. The latest steps represent a shift in Niger's military leadership and foreign relations. The appointment follows a broader command overhaul. Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou assumes the role of the army. Moussa Salaou Barmou has been removed from the post. The move happens as regional dynamics shift. Tiani's government is rethinking its foreign policy. Algeria remains a key partner, but ties are under review. Observers describe this as a turning point.