The ceremony marking the implementation of resolutions from Niger’s National Conference, initially scheduled for March 25th, took place on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, at the Mahatma Gandhi Center in Niamey.
Organized by the Ministry of the Interior, this event signifies a crucial step in the military authorities’ “Refoundation” process.
Following weeks of consultations and preparations, the ceremony followed the submission of the National Conference’s final report to General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), on March 10th. Regional governors were instructed to ensure participation of regional representatives.
Key reforms implemented include a 60-month “Refoundation phase” established, existing political parties dissolved. a framework tailored to Niger’s “socio-cultural realities” adopted, and a new charter with constitutional weight, superseding Ordinance No. 2023-02, adopted.
The Charter is structured around fundamental values, the missions of new institutions, and the structure of governance bodies.
The National Conference also formalized General Abdourahamane Tiani as President of the Republic of Niger for the transition period and recommended his promotion to Army General, recognizing his “historic role” in the country’s refoundation.
General Tiani described the report handover as “a step in a journey that began in 2023 in Agadez,” emphasizing the significance of the inclusive process.
The Charter establishes the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) as the transition guarantor, the Government of the Refoundation for executive management, and the Consultative Council of the Refoundation (CCR) for political guidance.
This reform launch occurs amid a political context marked by a redefinition of Niger’s international alliances, with a strategic alignment towards Russia and a distancing from Western partners, nearly two years after the military takeover.
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