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Constitution of Niger

National Constitutions of Africa and the Middle East

The Constitution of Niger is the fundamental law of the Republic of Niger, which has had seven constitutions, two substantial constitutional revisions and two periods of rule by decree since independence from France in 1960. The Seventh Republic operated under the Constitution of 2010 until 2023, when General Tiani dissolved it in a coup d'etat, and a transitional charter replaced the constitution on 26 March 2025.

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Replaced by a transitional charter on 26 March 2025 1
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Superseded / Replaced 1
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1. Wikipedia: Constitution of Niger
  • Lead, first sentence
    The Republic of Niger has had seven constitutions, two substantial constitutional revisions, and two periods of rule by decree since its independence from French colonial rule in 1960.
  • Current constitutional status section
    On 26 March 2025, a transitional charter replaced the constitution which declared junta leader Abdourahamane Tiani President of Niger for a period of five years.
  • Current constitutional status section, transitional charter sentence
    On 26 March 2025, a transitional charter replaced the constitution which declared junta leader Abdourahamane Tiani President of Niger for a period of five years.
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