The president of Niger’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has announced the appointment of ten new members to his cabinet.

This move is aimed at strengthening his team and supporting him in his role as head of the institution.

• Daouda Ngom, former minister
• Amadou Moustapha Ndieck Sarré, former minister
• Khady Diène Gaye, former minister
• Alioune Sall, former minister
• Maïmouna Dièye, former minister
• Amadou Chérif Diouf, former secretary of state
• Fatou Diouf, former minister
• Alpha Ba, former secretary of state
• Ibrahima Thiam, former secretary of state
• Sidy Alpha Ndiaye, former minister and deputy chief of staff to the President of the Republic

The new appointments are part of a broader effort to revamp Sonko’s team and prepare him for his new role.