List of heads of state of Niger
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This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day.
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President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland | |
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Président du Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie | |
National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland | |
Style | Mr. President His Excellency |
Type | Head of state |
Seat | Niamey |
Precursor | High Commissioner of Niger |
Formation | 10 November 1960 |
First holder | Hamani Diori |
Deputy | Vice President |
Website | Présidence de la République du Niger |
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A total of eleven people have served as head of state of Niger.
The current head of state of Niger is Abdourahamane Tchiani,[1] the president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), a military junta established following a coup[2][3] that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, on 26 July 2023.