Niger, country, Africa: Government

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Niger (Africa)

Encyclopedia—Niger, country, Africa

Government

Niger is governed under the constitution of 1999. The executive branch is headed by a president, who is popularly elected for a five-year term and is eligible for a second term. The prime minister is appointed by the president. The unicameral National Assembly has 113 members who are popularly elected for five-year terms. Administratively, the country is divided into eight regions, including the capital district.

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