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President of the Republic of Niger
Coat of arms of Niger.svg
Coat of arms of Niger
Headshot of a seated Tchiani facing right
Incumbent
Abdourahamane Tchiani

since 28 July 2023
Style Mr. President
His Excellency
Seat Niamey
Precursor High Commissioner of Niger
Formation 10 November 1960; 64 years ago (1960-11-10)
First holder Hamani Diori
Deputy Vice President
Website Présidence de la République du Niger


This article lists the heads of state of Niger since the country became independent from France in 1960. A head of state is the main leader of a country.

Since 1960, eleven different people have served as Niger's head of state. All of them have been men. Six of these leaders were military rulers, meaning they came to power through the army.

The current head of state of Niger is Abdourahamane Tchiani. He became the leader on July 28, 2023. He is the president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP). This group took over after a coup that removed President Mohamed Bazoum. Tchiani was officially sworn in as president on March 26, 2025, for a five-year term.

How Long Can a President Serve?

Understanding Term Limits in Niger

As of 2021, the Constitution of Niger says a president can only serve two terms. A "term" is a period of time they are elected to lead. This rule helps make sure power changes hands regularly.

Mahamadou Issoufou was the first president to follow these term limits. He stepped down in 2021 after serving his two terms.

Different Titles for Leaders

How the Head of State's Title Changed Over Time

The title for Niger's top leader has changed many times since 1960. This often happened when the government changed, especially after military takeovers.

Here are some of the titles used:

  • 1958–1960: Chairman of the Council of Ministers
  • 1960–1974: President of the Republic
  • 1974: Chief of the General Staff of the Army
  • 1974–1989: Chairman/President of the Supreme Military Council
  • 1989: President of the Supreme Council of National Orientation
  • 1989–1996: President of the Republic
  • 1996: Chairman of the National Salvation Council
  • 1996–1999: President of the Republic
  • 1999: Chairman/President of the National Reconciliation Council
  • 1999–2010: President of the Republic
  • 2010–2011: Chairman of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy
  • 2011–2023: President of the Republic
  • 2023–present: President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland
  • 2025–present: President of the Republic

Leaders of Niger Since Independence

A List of All Heads of State

Here is a list of all the people who have been the head of state in Niger. It shows when they served and what political group they belonged to.

Political parties

     Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally (PPN–RDA)      National Movement for the Society of Development (MNSD–Nassara)      Democratic and Social Convention (CSD–Rahama)      National Union of Independents for Democratic Renewal (UNIRD) / Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP–Jama'a)      Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS–Tarayya)

Other groups

     Military

No. Picture Name
(Born–Died)
Elected Time in Office Political Group Prime Minister(s)
Started Ended How long
1 Hamani Diori 1968b.jpg Hamani Diori
(1916–1989)
1960
1965<
1970
10 November 1960 15 April 1974
(Removed from power)
13 years, 156 days PPN–RDA Position not established
2 Seyni Kountche 1983 cropped.jpg Seyni Kountché
(1931–1987)
15 April 1974 10 November 1987
(Died while in office)
13 years, 209 days Military Oumarou
Algabid
3 Ali Saibou.jpg Ali Saibou
(1940–2011)
1989 10 November 1987 16 April 1993 5 years, 157 days Military /
MNSD–Nassara
Algabid
Oumarou
Mahamidou
Cheiffou
4 Mahamane Ousmane (cropped).jpg Mahamane Ousmane
(born 1950)
1993 16 April 1993 27 January 1996
(Removed from power)
2 years, 286 days CSD–Rahama Cheiffou
Issoufou
Abdoulaye
Cissé
Amadou
5 No image.png Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara
(1949–1999)
1996 27 January 1996 9 April 1999
(Killed)
3 years, 72 days Military /
UNIRD / RDP–Jama'a
Adji
Cissé
Mayaki
6 No image.png Daouda Malam Wanké
(1946–2004)
9 April 1999 22 December 1999 257 days Military
(Connected to the MNSD–Nassara)
Mayaki
7 Tandja in Nigeria June 2007.jpg Mamadou Tandja
(1938–2020)
1999
2004
22 December 1999 18 February 2010
(Removed from power)
10 years, 58 days MNSD–Nassara Mayaki
Amadou
Oumarou
Abouba
Gamatié
8 Général de corps d'armée Salou Djibo.jpg Salou Djibo
(born 1965)
18 February 2010 7 April 2011 1 year, 48 days Military Danda
9 Mahamadou Issoufou-IMG 3648.jpg Mahamadou Issoufou
(born 1952)
2011
2016
7 April 2011 2 April 2021 9 years, 360 days PNDS–Tarayya Rafini
10 Mohamed Bazoum at the European Commission - P060245-844068 (cropped).jpg Mohamed Bazoum
(born 1960)
2020–21 2 April 2021 26 July 2023
(Removed from power)
2 years, 115 days PNDS–Tarayya Mahamadou
No one in office (July 26 – July 28, 2023)
11 Abdourahamane Tchiani in 2025 (cropped).jpg Abdourahamane Tchiani
(born 1960/61)
28 July 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 363 days Military Zeine

Timeline of Leaders

Abdourahamane Tchiani Mohamed Bazoum Mahamadou Issoufou Salou Djibo Mamadou Tandja Daouda Malam Wanké Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara Mahamane Ousmane Ali Saibou Seyni Kountché Hamani Diori

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anexo:Presidente de Níger para niños

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