General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of Niger's junta, has reshuffled the army high command. He named Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as chief of staff, in place of Moussa Salaou Barmou. The army also reinforced security measures in Zinder city. According to reports Sahel region events are driving Niger to rethink its strategic ties with Algeria. The latest steps mark 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 stepped down from the post. The move takes place as regional dynamics shift. Tiani's government is reviewing its foreign policy. Algeria remains a key partner, though links are under review. Observers see this as a turning point.