| President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland | |
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| Président du Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie | |
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since 26 July 2023 | |
| National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland | |
| Style | Mr. President His Excellency |
| Type | Head of state |
| Seat | Niamey |
| Precursor | High Commissioner of Niger |
| Formation | 10 November 1960 |
| First holder | Hamani Diori |
| Deputy | Vice President |
| Website | Présidence de la République du Niger |
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This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.
A total of eleven people, all of them men and six of them military rulers, have served as head of state of Niger.
The current head of state of Niger is Abdourahamane Tchiani,[1] the president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), a military junta established following a coup[2][3] that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, on 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Niger's General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared new leader following coup". France 24. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Niger soldiers say President Bazoum has been removed, borders closed". France 24. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ Peter, Laurence (27 July 2023). "Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV". BBC. Retrieved 27 July 2023.