Government of Niger
2 national office holders, each linked to its source.
Niger, officially the Republic of Niger, has its capital at Niamey and a population of 27,917,831 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a formerly, semi-presidential republic. President Abdourahamane Tiani is head of state; Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine is head of government. The legislature is the Advisory Council for the Refoundation (Conseil consultatif de la refondation), a unicameral body with 194 seats. The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 19 Feb 2021. The source lists the next national election as expected in 2030. Elections are run by the Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI) - current status unverified. The directory below lists 26 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine
Since 9 Aug 2023 · Source: cia.gov
Advisory Council for the Refoundation (Conseil consultatif de la refondation)
Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory Council for the Refoundation (Conseil consultatif de la refondation) | 194 (all appointed) | 1 May 2025 |
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister (Premier ministre) | Lamine Zeine Ali Mahaman | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of State for National Defence (Ministre d'État, Ministre de la Défense Nationale) | Général d'Armée Salifou Mody | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of State for Interior, Public Security and Territorial Administration (Ministre d'État, Ministre de l'Intérieur, de la Sécurité Publique et de l'Administration du Territoire) | Général de Division Mohamed Toumba | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Health and Public Hygiene (Ministre de la Santé et de l'Hygiène Publique) | Médecin colonel-major Garba Hakimi | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation (Ministre des Transports et de l'Aviation Civile) | Colonel-major Abdourahamane Amadou | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Equipment and Infrastructure (Ministre de l'Équipement et des Infrastructures) | Colonel-major Salissou Mahaman Salissou | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Mines (Ministre des Mines) | Commissaire-colonel Ousmane Abarchi | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Environment, Hydraulics and Sanitation (Ministre de l'Environnement, de l'Hydraulique et de l'Assainissement) | Colonel Maizama Abdoulaye | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad (Ministre des Affaires Étrangères, de la Coopération et des Nigériens à l'Extérieur) | Bakary Yaou Sangaré | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister, Director of Cabinet of the President, Government Spokesperson (Ministre, Directeur de Cabinet du Président de la République, Porte-parole du Gouvernement) | Dr Soumana Boubacar | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Keeper of the Seals, in charge of Relations with Institutions (Ministre de la Justice et des Droits de l'Homme, Garde des Sceaux, Chargé des Relations avec les Institutions) | Alio Daouda | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Economy and Finance (Ministre de l'Économie et des Finances) | Mamane Laouali Abdou Rafa | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister for State Refoundation and Promotion of Social Values (Ministre de la Refondation et de la Promotion des Valeurs Sociales) | Abdourahamane Oumarou | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (Ministre de l'Agriculture et de l'Élevage) | Colonel Bilaly El Hadji Gambobo | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Minister of Higher Education, Research and Technological Innovation (Ministre de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation Technologique) | Pr Mamadou Saidou | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of National Education, Literacy and Promotion of National Languages (Ministre de l'Éducation Nationale, de l'Alphabétisation et de la Promotion des Langues) | Dr Elisabeth Sherif | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Ministre de l'Enseignement et de la Formation Techniques et Professionnels) | Pr Farmo Moumouni | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Tourism and Crafts (Ministre du Tourisme et de l'Artisanat) | Guichène Kari Aghaichata | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Petroleum (Ministre du Pétrole) | Hamadou Tini | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Energy (Ministre de l'Énergie) | Lieutenant-colonel Seyni Alzouma | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Minister of Civil Service, Labour and Employment (Ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l'Emploi) | Aissatou Abdoulaye Tondi | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture (Ministre de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Culture) | Sidi Mohamed Almahmoud | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Urban Planning and Housing (Ministre de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitat) | Colonel-major Abdoulkadri Amadou Daouda | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Population, Social Action and National Solidarity (Ministre de la Population, de l'Action Sociale et de la Solidarité Nationale) | Pr Sidikou Ramatou Djermakoye Seyni | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Communication and New Information Technologies (Ministre de la Communication et des Nouvelles Technologies de l'Information) | Hamani Kargne | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry (Ministre du Commerce et de l'Industrie) | Abdoulaye Seydou | 26 Jan 2026 |
Sources: lesahel.org (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); anp.ne (retrieved 10 Oct 2026).
List as of 10 Oct 2026.
Niger election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2030, presidential election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2030 | Presidential election | Due | - | - |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).