General Abd al-Rahman al-Tashiani declared himself the new leader of Niger.

It was also announced the dissolution of the various state institutions and the suspension of the country's constitution.
General Tashiani is considered loyal to Russia and according to official reports there was already a telephone connection between him and the Russians after the coup.
As mentioned, the US condemned the coup and supports Mohamed Bazum, the president who was ousted in the military coup. (Abu Ali)