What happened to Niger’s constitution and government after the July 2023 coup?

Following the military coup that began on July 26, 2023, the political landscape of Niger underwent significant upheaval. After members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, military leaders moved to dismantle the existing democratic framework.12

Specifically, the military leadership took the following actions:

• Suspension of the Constitution: The constitution was suspended, effectively halting the established legal and constitutional framework of the republic.13
• Dissolution of Government: The existing government was dissolved by the military leaders.12
• Establishment of a Junta: On July 28, 2023, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the former head of the presidential guard, was appointed as the president of the military junta tasked with leading the country.12