Background Information
- Official name: Republic of Niger
- Population: 16.3 Million
- Current political system: Semi-presidential system; “Seventh Republic” inaugurated by the Constitution of 2010
- Legislature: National Assembly (113 Seats)
- Most Recent elections: Presidential (2011), legislative (2011), municipal (2011)
- Official government site: http://www.gouv.ne/
- US State Department country profile: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5467.htm
- African Elections Database (Niger): http://africanelections.tripod.com/ne.html
List of Themes & Issues
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