Niger Coup Leaders Name New Prime Minister

Niger coup leaders have appointed a new Prime Minister for the Republic.

Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, who was pointed as the new Prime Minister was the former Economy Minister of the Republic.

The spokesperson of the Military junta disclosed this via a late-night television on Monday.

Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine had previously held the position of minister of economy and finance for a considerable period in the administration of former President Mamadou Tandja, who was deposed in 2010.

Recent reports from Nigerien media indicate that Zeine had more recently served as an economist for the African Development Bank in Chad.

In late July, the military seized power, leading to the ousting of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum and the suspension of the constitution in the nation, which is home to approximately 26 million residents.

During Bazoum's tenure, Niger had stood as a strategic ally of Western nations in the concerted effort to combat the proliferation of Islamist extremist groups across the Sahel region.

An ultimatum, presented by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), demanded the reinstatement of President Bazoum, warning Niger Coup leaders to hand over power to the democratically elected president.

The ultimatum expired over the weekend, warning of potential measures, including the application of force, if the Niger coup plotters did not comply.

With the ultimatum having lapsed, the prime ministers of ECOWAS member states are scheduled to convene in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, on Thursday.

The meeting aims to chart the course of action in response to the evolving political situation in Niger and the potential escalation of regional tensions.