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Niger - Government
Based on the etymology of Niger, it was named for the Niger River that passes through the southwest of the country; the name of the river probably comes from the local Tuareg name, egereou n-igereouen (big rivers). The Government system in this country is the formerly, semi-presidential republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 7 regions (régions, singular - région) and 1 capital district* (communauté urbaine); Agadez, Diffa, Dosso, Maradi, Niamey*, Tahoua, Tillaberi, Zinder
National symbols
Zebu.
The flag
The National flag of Niger has no official description available.
The National Anthem
| Title | N/A |
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| Lyric/music | N/A |
More about the government of Niger
| Date of Independence | 3 August 1960 (from France) |
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| National holiday | Republic Day, 18 December (1958) |
| Legal system | note: following the 26 July 2023 military coup, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland assumed control of all government institutions and rules by decree; formerly, mixed system of civil law, based on French civil law, Islamic law, and customary law |
| International law organization participation | has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction |
| Constitution | |
| History | Several previous; passed by referendum 31 October 2010, entered into force 25 November 2010 |
| Amendment process | Formerly proposed by the president of the republic or the National Assembly; consideration of amendments requires at least three-fourths majority vote by the Assembly; passage requires at least four-fifths majority vote; if disapproved, the proposed amendment is dropped or submitted to a referendum; constitutional articles on the form of government, the multiparty system, the separation of state and religion, disqualification of Assembly members, amendment procedures, and amnesty of participants in the 2010 coup cannot be amended |
| Citizenship | |
| Citizenship by birth | no |
| Citizenship by descent only | at least one parent must be a citizen of Niger |
| Dual citizenship recognized | yes |
| Residency requirement for naturalization | unknown |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) General Abdourahame TIANI (since 28 July 2023) |
| Head of government | CNSP Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine ZEINE (since 9 August 2023) |
| Cabinet | Cabinet appointed by the CNSP |
| Election/appointment process | the CNSP rules by decree; previously, the president was directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prime minister was appointed by the president, authorized by the National Assembly |
| Most recent election date | 27 December 2020, with a runoff held on 21 February 2021 |
| Election results | 2020/2021: Mohamed BAZOUM elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Mohamed BAZOUM (PNDS-Tarrayya) 39.3%, Mahamane OUSMANE (MODEN/FA Lumana Africa) 17%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 9%, Albade ABOUDA (MPR-Jamhuriya) 7.1%, other 27.6%; percent of vote in second round - Mohamed BAZOUM 55.7%, Mahamane OUSMANE 44.3% |
| Expected date of next election | 2030 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | Advisory Council for the Refoundation (Conseil consultatif de la refondation) |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 194 (all appointed) |
| Electoral system | Mixed system |
| Scope of elections | Full renewal |
| Most recent election date | 5/1/2025 |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 19.6% |
| Expected date of next election | April 2030 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | High Court of Justice (consists of 7 members); Supreme Court (membership NA); Constitutional Court (consists of 7 judges) |
| Judge selection and term of office | High Judicial Court members selected from among the legislature and judiciary to 5-year terms; Constitutional Court judges nominated/elected - 1 by the president of the Republic, 1 by the president of the National Assembly, 2 by peer judges, 2 by peer lawyers, 1 law professor by peers, and 1 from within Nigerien society; all appointed by the president; judges serve 6-year nonrenewable terms with one-third of membership renewed every 2 years |
| Subordinate courts | Court of Cassation; Council of State; Court of Finances; various specialized tribunals and customary courts |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d'Affaires Hassane IDI (since 3 August 2023) |
| Chancery | 2204 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
| Telephone | [1] (202) 483-4224 |
| FAX | [1] (202) 483-3169 |
| Email address and website | communication@embassyofniger.org http://www.embassyofniger.org/ |
| Diplomatic representation from the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Kathleen FITZGIBBON (since 2 December 2023) |
| Embassy | BP 11201, Niamey |
| Mailing address | 2420 Niamey Place, Washington DC 20521-2420 |
| Telephone | [227] 20-72-26-61 |
| FAX | [227] 20-73-55-60 |
| Email address and website | consulateniamey@state.gov https://ne.usembassy.gov/ |
| National heritage | |
| Total World Heritage Sites | 3 (1 cultural, 2 natural) |
| Selected World Heritage Site locales | Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves (n); W-Arly-Pendjari Complex (n); Historic Agadez (c) |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Niger
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No additional political notes.
International organization participation
All Important Facts about Niger
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