General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of Niger's junta, has reorganized the army high command. He appointed 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 adjust its strategic ties with Algeria. The latest steps signal a shift in Niger's military leadership and foreign relations. The appointment comes amid 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 takes place 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.