Niger's Military Leader Loses Father at 110

Elhadj Tiani Hassane, father of Niger's Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has died in Niamey at the age of 110.

The Presidency announced his death on Friday in an official statement, expressing profound regret over the loss.

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

According to the statement, the late Hassane will be buried on Friday, November 6, 2026, in Toukounous, following the Asr prayer.

Hassane was the father of General Abdourahamane Tiani, who has led Niger since taking power in a military coup in July 2023.

The coup resulted in the removal of then-President Mohamed Bazoum and marked a major political shift in the West African country.

The Presidency did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the death of the Head of State's father.