Africa leaders give Niger junta week to cede power

General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger’s new strongman, speaking on national television and reads a statement as "President of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland", after the ouster of President-elect Mohamed Bazoum. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of the powerful presidential guard, has declared himself leader.