Constitution of the Republic of Niger 2010, as amended to 2017
Government
  • 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)

Government
  • 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)

Government
  • 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)

1

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 This constitution is no longer in force, it has been dissolved following a coup in July 2023.

2

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).

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