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Politics of Niger takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Niger is head of state and the Prime Minister of Niger head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the National Assembly.
In practice, politics in Niger is unstable. During its independent history, Niger has a long history of dictatorships, coups, and rebellions.[1][2][3] The first transfer of power between democratically chosen presidents took place in the 2020–21 elections.[1] However, a coup overthrew the civilian government in 2023.[1]
- ^ a b c "Niger: Freedom in the World 2024 Country Report". Freedom House. 2024.
- ^ "Niger - Independence, Conflict, Sahel". Britannica. 19 July 2024.
- ^ Miles, William F. S. (2024). "Niger's Long Cycle of Poverty and Coups". Current History. 123 (853): 181–186. doi:10.1525/curh.2024.123.853.181. ISSN 0011-3530.