Military leaders in Niger who seized power in the coup July 26 coup have formed a new government.
Mahamane Roufai Laouali, who was named Secretary-General of the Government, read out the names on state television yesterday, without specifying any further plans.
Three of the generals who helped in the coup were named ministers of defence, interior and sports.
Newly appointed Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine will lead the 21-member government with generals from the Military Governing Council heading the defence and interior ministries.
