Mohamed Toumba

Mohamed Toumba is a Nigerien military officer and politician currently serving as the Minister of the Interior and Decentralization. He assumed this position following the coup d'état on July 26, 2023. Prior to his entry into the government, he held significant command roles within the Nigerien Armed Forces, including serving as the commander of the 4th Defense Zone with the rank of colonel. His career has been defined by his transition from high-level military leadership to a central role in the nation's governance.