General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of Niger's junta, has carried out a shake-up of the army high command. He picked 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 recalibrate its strategic ties with Algeria. This move mark a shift in Niger's military leadership and foreign relations. The appointment is part of a broader command overhaul. Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou assumes the role of the army. Moussa Salaou Barmou was replaced from the post. The move comes as regional dynamics shift. Tiani's government is rethinking its foreign policy. Algeria remains a key partner, though links are under review. Observers view this as a turning point.