BREAKING: Niger Coup Leaders Remain United, Form New Govt; Appoint 21 Ministers

The military leaders in Niger Republic, who seized power in a coup in July have formed a new government, according to a decree read out on national television on Thursday.

Newly appointed Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine will lead the 21-member government with generals from the new military governing council heading the defence and interior ministries.

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