A commission established by the junta in Niger has proposed a five-year period for transitioning back to civilian governance. Following the military takeover that ousted Mohamed Bazoum in 2023, the junta initially suggested a three-year transition, which was not accepted by ECOWAS.
The commission’s president announced plans to draft a new charter that would permit the establishment of two to five political parties. He also indicated that officials from the junta would be eligible to participate in upcoming elections.
Additionally, the commission has elevated Brigadier General Abdourahamane Tiani, who previously commanded Niger’s presidential guard, to the rank of army general.
In its deliberations, the commission engaged with hundreds of representatives, including lawyers, architects, and educators, while excluding political parties from the process.
The junta will ultimately decide on the transition timeline following the submission of the commission’s findings.
Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, has withdrawn from the bloc due to political disagreements.
