- English
The President of the Republic appoints the Prime Minister and terminates his functions.
On a proposal of the Prime Minister, he appoints the other members of the Government and terminates their functions.
… (Art. 56) - French
Le Président de la République nomme le Premier ministre et met fin à ses fonctions.
Sur proposition du Premier ministre, il nomme les autres membres du Gouvernement et met fin à leurs fonctions.
... (Art. 56)
- English
The Prime Minister is the Head of the Government. He directs, animates and coordinates the governmental action.
… (Art. 73) - French
Le Premier ministre est le chef du Gouvernement. Il dirige, anime et coordonne l'action gouvernementale.
… (Art. 73)
- English
The Government determines and conducts the policy of the Nation.
… (Art. 76) - French
Le Gouvernement détermine et conduit la politique de la Nation.
… (Art. 76)
Constitution of the Republic of Niger 2010, as amended to 2017 (English). According to Art. 5: “… The official language is French.” This constitution is no longer in force, it has been dissolved following a coup in July 2023.
Constitution of the Republic of Niger 2010 (French). Amendment laws to the Constitution Nos. 2011-17, 2011-43, 2017-50, 2017-56 (French), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024).