Executive branch Niger, in 35 editions.

president (ceremonial), prime minister (interim), Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Brig. Gen. Ali SAIBOU (since 14 November 1987); ceremonial post
since national conference (1991)
Head of Government:
Interim Prime Minister Amadou CHEIFFOU (since November 1991)
President:
President Ali SAIBOU has been in office since December 1989, but the
presidency is now a largely ceremonial position
National Assembly:
last held 10 December 1989 (next to be held NA); results - MNSD was the only
party; seats - (150 total) MNSD 150 (indirectly elected); note - Niger held
a national conference from July to November 1991 to decide upon a
transitional government and an agenda for multiparty elections
president (ceremonial), prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Brig. Gen. Ali SAIBOU (since 14 November 1987); ceremonial post
since national conference (1991)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Amadou CHEIFFOU (since NA November 1991)

chief of state: President Colonel Ibrahim BARE Mainassara (since 28
January 1996 when he ousted President Mahamane OUSMANE (since 16 April 1993); in a coup);
Mahamane OUSMANE had been elected for a five-year term by universal
suffrage; election last held 17 March 1993 (next to be held NA February 1998) 7 July
1996)
head of government: Prime Minister Hama AMADOU Boukary ADJI (since 21 February NA January
1995) 1996) appointed by President BARE
cabinet: Cabinet; National Salvation Council was appointed by the president on recommendation of the
prime minister President BARE

chief of state: President Ibrahim BARE Mainassara (since 28 January
1996); note - President note-the president is both chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Ibraham Ibrahim BARE Mainassara (since 28
January 1996); note - President is chief of state and head of
government; Prime Minister Amadou Boubacar CISSE Ibrahim MAYAKI (since 21 December 27 November 1997)
1996) was appointed by the president; note - the president is both chief of
state and head of government
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by President BARE
elections : elections: the president is elected by popular vote for a five-year
term; last election 7-8 July 1996 (next election NA 2001); note -
Ibrahim note-Ibrahim BARE Mainassara initially became president when he ousted
President Mahamane OUSMANE in a coup on 27 January 1996 and
subsequently defeated him in the flawed election of July 1996
election results: percent of total vote - Ibrahim vote-Ibrahim BARE Mainassara
52.22%, Mahamane OUSMANE 19.75%, Tandja MAMADOU 15.65%, Mahamadou
ISSOUFOU 7.60%, Moumouni AMADOU Djermakoye 4.77%

chief of state: President Ibrahim BARE Mainassara (since 28 January
1996); note-the note--the president is both chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Ibrahim BARE Mainassara (since 28
January 1996); Prime Minister Ibrahim note--Ibrahim MAYAKI (since 27 November 1997)
was
appointed prime minister by the president; note - president but does not exercise any
executive authority and is only the implementor of the president's
programs; the president is both chief of
state and head of government
note: President Ibrahim BARE was assasinated on the 9 April 1999
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by President BARE the president
elections: the president is elected by popular vote for a five-year
term;
last election held 7-8 July 1996 (next election to be held NA 2001);
note-Ibrahim note--Ibrahim BARE
Mainassara initially became president when he ousted
President
Mahamane OUSMANE in a coup on 27 January 1996 and
subsequently
defeated him in the flawed election of July 1996
election results: percent of total vote-Ibrahim vote--Ibrahim BARE Mainassara
52.22%,
Mahamane OUSMANE 19.75%, Tandja MAMADOU 15.65%, Mahamadou
ISSOUFOU
7.60%, Moumouni AMADOU Djermakoye 4.77%

chief of state: President Ibrahim BARE Mainassara Mamadou TANDJA (since 28 January
1996); note--the 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Ibrahim BARE Mainassara (since 28
January 1996); note--Ibrahim MAYAKI Mamadou TANDJA (since 27 November 1997) was
appointed prime minister by the president but does not exercise any
executive authority and is only the implementor of the president's
programs; 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government government; Prime Minister Hama AMADOU (since 31 December 1999) was appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
note: President Ibrahim BARE was assasinated assassinated on the 9 April 1999 1999; subsequent elections held under the nine-month provisional government of Major Daouda Mallam WANKE
cabinet: Council of Ministers 24-member cabinet appointed by the president President TANDJA
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
last held 7-8 July 1996 24 November 1999 (next to be held NA 2001); note--Ibrahim BARE
Mainassara initially became president when he ousted President
Mahamane OUSMANE in a coup on 27 January 1996 and subsequently
defeated him in the flawed election of July 1996 2004)
election results: Mamadou TANDJA elected president; percent of vote--Ibrahim BARE Mainassara 52.22%,
Mahamane OUSMANE 19.75%, Tandja MAMADOU 15.65%, vote - Mamadou TANDJA 60%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU
7.60%, Moumouni AMADOU Djermakoye 4.77% 40%

chief of state: President Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Hama AMADOU (since 31 December 1999) was appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
note: President Ibrahim BARE was assassinated on 9 April 1999; subsequent elections were held under the nine-month provisional government of Major Daouda Mallam WANKE
cabinet: 24-member 23-member cabinet appointed by President TANDJA
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; last held 24 November 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
election results: Mamadou TANDJA elected president; percent of vote - Mamadou TANDJA 60%, 59.9%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 40% 40.1%

chief of state: President Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Hama AMADOU (since 31 December 1999) was appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president note: President Ibrahim BARE was assassinated on 9 April 1999; subsequent elections were held under the nine-month provisional government of Major Daouda Mallam WANKE
cabinet: 23-member cabinet Cabinet appointed by President TANDJA the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; last held 24 November 1999 (next to be held NA 2004) 2004); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Mamadou TANDJA elected president; percent of vote - Mamadou TANDJA 59.9%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 40.1%

chief of state: President Mamadou TANDJA Mamadou (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mamadou TANDJA Mamadou (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Hama AMADOU (since 31 December 1999) was appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet: 23-member Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; last held 24 November 1999 (next to be held NA 2004); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Mamadou TANDJA Mamadou elected president; percent of vote - Mamadou TANDJA Mamadou 59.9%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 40.1%

chief of state: President TANDJA Mamadou (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President TANDJA Mamadou (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Hama AMADOU (since 31 December 1999) was appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet: 23-member Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; second round last held 24 November 1999 4 December 2004 (next to be held NA 2004); December 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: TANDJA Mamadou elected reelected president; percent of vote - TANDJA Mamadou 59.9%, 65.5%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 40.1% 34.5%

chief of state: President TANDJA Mamadou (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President TANDJA Mamadou (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Hama AMADOU (since 31 December 1999) was appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet: 23-member 27-member Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; second round last held 4 December 2004 (next to be held December 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: TANDJA Mamadou reelected president; percent of vote - TANDJA Mamadou 65.5%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 34.5%

chief of state: President TANDJA Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President TANDJA Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Hama AMADOU (since 31 December 1999) was appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet: 27-member 26-member Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); second round last held 4 December 2004 (next to be held December 2009); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: TANDJA Mamadou TANDJA reelected president; percent of vote - TANDJA Mamadou TANDJA 65.5%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 34.5%

chief of state: President Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; Prime Minister Hama AMADOU Seyni OUMAROU (since 31 December 1999) 3 June 2007) was appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet: 26-member Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); second round of election last held 4 December 2004 (next to be held December 2009); prime minister appointed by the president 2009)
election results: Mamadou TANDJA reelected president; percent of vote - Mamadou TANDJA 65.5%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 34.5%

chief of state: President Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 1999)
head of government: President Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999); Prime Minister Seyni OUMAROU (since 3 June 2007) was 2007); appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet: 26-member Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); second round of election last held 4 December 2004 (next to be held December 2009)
election results: Mamadou TANDJA reelected president; percent of vote - Mamadou TANDJA 65.5%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 34.5%

chief of state:
President Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999)
head of government:
Prime Minister Seyni OUMAROU Ali Badjo GAMATIE (since 3 June 2007); 2 October 2009); appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet:
26-member Cabinet appointed by the president
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); second round of election last held 4 December 2004 (next to be held December 2009)
election results:
Mamadou TANDJA reelected president; percent of vote - Mamadou TANDJA 65.5%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 34.5%

chief of state:
Djibo SALOU, chairman of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy, and a leader of the military coup that deposed President Mamadou TANDJA (since 22 December 1999) on 18 February 2010
head of government:
Prime Minister Ali Badjo GAMATIE Mahamadou DANDA (since 2 October 2009); 19 February 2010); appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet:
26-member Cabinet appointed by the president (Cabinet dissolved following the 18 February 2010 coup)
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); second round of election last held on 4 December 2004 (next 2004; a presidential election to be held December 2009) restore civilian rule is scheduled for 31 January 2011
election results:
Mamadou TANDJA reelected president; percent of vote - Mamadou TANDJA 65.5%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 34.5%

chief of state:
Djibo SALOU, chairman of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy, and a leader of the military coup that deposed President Mamadou TANDJA on 18 February 2010 ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (since 7 April 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Mahamadou DANDA Brigi RAFINI (since 19 February 2010); 7 April 2011); appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet:
26-member Cabinet appointed by the president (Cabinet dissolved following the 18 February 2010 coup)
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); second round candidate must receive a majority of election last held on 4 December 2004; the votes to be elected president; a presidential election to restore civilian rule is scheduled for was held 31 January 2011 with a runoff election between Issoufou MAHAMADOU and Seini OUMAROU held on 12 March 2011
election results:
Mamadou TANDJA reelected president; Issoufou MAHAMADOU elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Mamadou TANDJA 65.5%, Mahamadou ISSOUFOU 34.5% Issoufou MAHAMADOU 58%, Seini OUMAROU 42%

chief of state:
President ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (since 7 April 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Brigi RAFINI (since 7 April 2011); appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet:
26-member Cabinet appointed by the president
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); candidate must receive a majority of the votes to be elected president; a presidential election to restore civilian rule was held 31 January 2011 with a runoff election between Issoufou MAHAMADOU ISSOUFOU Mahamadou and Seini OUMAROU held on 12 March 2011
election results:
Issoufou MAHAMADOU ISSOUFOU Mahamadou elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Issoufou MAHAMADOU ISSOUFOU Mahamadou 58%, Seini OUMAROU 42%

chief of state:
President ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (since 7 April 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Brigi RAFINI (since 7 April 2011); appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president
cabinet:
26-member 37-member Cabinet appointed by the president; note - in August 2013, the president authorized a cabinet reshuffle and increased its membership to 37 from 26 in order to create a government of national unity
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); candidate must receive a majority of the votes to be elected president; a presidential election to restore civilian rule was held on 31 January 2011 with a runoff election on 12 March 2011 between ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (PNDS-Tarayya) and Seini OUMAROU held on 12 March 2011 (MNSD-Nassara)
election results:
ISSOUFOU Mahamadou elected president in a runoff election; president; percent of vote - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou 58%, Seini OUMAROU 42%

chief of state:
President ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (since 7 April 2011)
head of government:
Prime Minister Brigi RAFINI (since 7 April 2011); appointed by the president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president 2011)
cabinet:
37-member Cabinet appointed by the president; note - in August 2013, the president authorized a cabinet reshuffle and increased its membership to 37 from 26 in order to create a government of national unity
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elections:
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); candidate must receive a majority of prime minister appointed by the votes to be elected president; a presidential election to restore civilian rule was held on 31 January 2011 with a runoff election on 12 March 2011 between ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (PNDS-Tarayya) and Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) president, authorized by the National Assembly
election results:
ISSOUFOU Mahamadou elected president; percent of vote in second round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (PNDS-Tarrayya) 58%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 42%

chief of state: President ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (since 7 April 2011)
head of government: Prime Minister Brigi RAFINI (since 7 April 2011)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 February 2016 and 20 March 2016 (next to be held in 2021); prime minister appointed by the president, authorized by the National Assembly
election results: ISSOUFOU Mahamadou elected reelected president; percent of vote in second first round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (PNDS-Tarrayya) 58%, 48.6%, Hama AMADOU (MODEN/FA Lumana Africa) 17.8%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 42% 11.3%, other 22.3%; percent of vote in second round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou 92%, Hama AMADOU 8%

chief of state: President ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (since 7 April 2011)
head of government: Prime Minister Brigi RAFINI (since 7 April 2011)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 February 2016 and with a runoff on 20 March 2016 (next to be held in 2021); prime minister appointed by the president, authorized by the National Assembly
election results: ISSOUFOU Mahamadou reelected president; president in second round; percent of vote in first round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (PNDS-Tarrayya) 48.6%, Hama AMADOU (MODEN/FA Lumana Africa) 17.8%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 11.3%, other 22.3%; percent of vote in second round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou 92%, Hama AMADOU 8%

chief of state: President ISSOUFOU Mahamadou Mohamed BAZOUM (since 7 2 April 2011) 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Brigi RAFINI Ouhoumoudou MAHAMADOU (since 7 3 April 2011) 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 February 2016 27 December 2020 with a runoff on 20 March 2016 (next to be held in 2021); on 21 February 2021, which BAZOUM won; prime minister appointed by the president, authorized by the National Assembly
election results: percent of vote in 2020 first round - Mohamed BAZOUM (PNDS-Tarrayya) 39.33%, Mahamane OUSMANE (MODEN/FA Lumana Africa) 17%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 8.95%, Albade ABOUDA (MPR-Jamhuriya) 7.07%; percent of vote in 2021 second round - Mohamed BAZOUM (PNDS-Tarrayya) 55.67%, Mahamane OUSMANE (RDR Tchanji) 44.33%
2016 results: ISSOUFOU Mahamadou reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (PNDS-Tarrayya) 48.6%, Hama AMADOU (MODEN/FA Lumana Africa) 17.8%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 11.3%, other 22.3%; percent of vote in second round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou 92%, Hama AMADOU 8%

chief of state: President Mohamed BAZOUM (since 2 April 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou MAHAMADOU (since 3 April 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 December 2020 with a runoff held on 21 February 2021, which BAZOUM won; 2021 (next to be held in 2025); prime minister appointed by the president, authorized by the National Assembly
election results: 2020/2021 : percent of vote in 2020 first round - Mohamed BAZOUM (PNDS-Tarrayya) 39.33%, 39.3%, Mahamane OUSMANE (MODEN/FA Lumana Africa) 17%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 8.95%, 9%, Albade ABOUDA (MPR-Jamhuriya) 7.07%; 7.1%, other 27.6%; percent of vote in 2021 second round - Mohamed BAZOUM (PNDS-Tarrayya) 55.67%, 55.7%, Mahamane OUSMANE (RDR Tchanji) 44.33% 44.3%
2016 results: : ISSOUFOU Mahamadou reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (PNDS-Tarrayya) 48.6%, Hama AMADOU (MODEN/FA Lumana Africa) 17.8%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 11.3%, other 22.3%; percent of vote in second round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou 92%, Hama AMADOU 8%

chief of state: President Mohamed BAZOUM (since 2 April 2021) 2021); note - BAZOUM has been under house arrest since a military coup on 26 July 2023
head of government: Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou MAHAMADOU (since 3 April 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 December 2020 with a runoff held on 21 February 2021 (next to be held in 2025); prime minister appointed by the president, authorized by the National Assembly
election results:
2020/2021 : 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 (PNDS-Tarrayya) 55.7%, Mahamane OUSMANE (RDR Tchanji) 44.3%
2016 : ISSOUFOU Mahamadou reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (PNDS-Tarrayya) 48.6%, Hama AMADOU (MODEN/FA Lumana Africa) 17.8%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 11.3%, other 22.3%; percent of vote in second round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou 92%, Hama AMADOU 8%

chief of state: President Mohamed BAZOUM of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) General Abdourahame TIANI (since 2 April 2021); note - BAZOUM has been under house arrest since a military coup on 26 28 July 2023 2023)
head of government: CNSP Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou MAHAMADOU Ali Mahaman Lamine ZEINE (since 3 April 2021) 9 August 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the CNSP; Cabinet previously appointed by the elected president
elections/appointments: the CNSP rules by decree; previously, the president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 December 2020 with a runoff held on 21 February 2021 (next election was to be held in 2025); prime minister appointed by the president, authorized by the National Assembly
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%
2016 : ISSOUFOU Mahamadou reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (PNDS-Tarrayya) 48.6%, Hama AMADOU (MODEN/FA Lumana Africa) 17.8%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 11.3%, other 22.3%; percent of vote in second round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou 92%, Hama AMADOU 8%
note: deposed president BAZOUM has been under house arrest since a military coup on 26 July 2023

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; Cabinet previously appointed by the elected president CNSP
elections/appointments: election/appointment process: the CNSP rules by decree; previously, the president was directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 December 2020 with a runoff held on 21 February 2021 (next election was to be held in 2025); 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%
2016 : ISSOUFOU Mahamadou reelected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou (PNDS-Tarrayya) 48.6%, Hama AMADOU (MODEN/FA Lumana Africa) 17.8%, Seini OUMAROU (MNSD-Nassara) 11.3%, other 22.3%; percent expected date of vote in second round - ISSOUFOU Mahamadou 92%, Hama AMADOU 8% next election: 2030
note: note 1: deposed president Mohamed BAZOUM has been under house arrest since a military coup on 26 July 2023
note 2: on 26 March 2025, the CNSP leader TIANI issued a decree promulgating the Charter of the Refoundation and was sworn in as the country’s president for a transition period of five years