Niger’s Junta Leader Loses Father at 110

Elhadj Tiani Hassane, the father of Niger’s head of state, has died in Niamey at the age of 110, according to the presidential office.

The Presidency, in a statement on Friday, announced the passing with “profound regret.”

The communiqué, signed by the Minister-Director of the Cabinet and Government Spokesperson, Dr. Soumana Boubacar.

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General Abdourahamane Tiani(News Central TV) — General Abdourahamane Tiani. Credit: Sahel Intelligent.

It also confirmed that the burial will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026, in Toukounous, following the Asr prayer.

The deceased was the father of General Abdourahamane Tiani, who has been leading Niger for over three years.

Tiani seized power in the July 2023 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.

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