Niger junta leader Tiani purges military and cabinet after coup attempt

Following an alleged coup attempt on August 29, Niger's junta leader General Tiani has replaced four ministers, dismissed the armed forces chief of staff, and ordered the arrest of at least 200 military personnel. The purge signals heightened internal instability within the junta, which may affect regional security dynamics in the Sahel. The extent of the plot and the loyalty of remaining forces remain uncertain.