Parliament is bicameral and is located in Niamey.
The National Assembly has 83 members, who are elected to five-year terms by popular vote. The second chamber selection is yet to be established.
Presidents
1960-1974 Hamani Diori
1974-1987 Seyni Kountché
1987-1993 Ali Saibou
1993-1996 Mahamane Ousmane
1996-1996 Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara (Chairman of the National Salvation Council)
1996-1999 Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara
1999-1999 Daouda Malam Wanké (Chairman of the National Reconciliation Council)
1999-2010 Tandja Mamadou
2010 Salou Djibo (Military)
2011 now Mahamadou Issoufou
Prime Ministers
1991-1993 Amadou Cheiffou
1993-1994 Mahamadou Issoufou
1994-1995 Souley Abdoulaye
1995-1995 Amadou Cissé
1995-1996 Hama Amadou
1996-1996 Boukary Adji
1996-1997 Amadou Cissé
1997-2000 Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki
2000-2007 Hama Amadou
2007-2009 Seyni Oumarou
2009-2009 Albadé Abouba (acting)
2009-2010 Ali Badjo Gamatié
2010-2011 Mahamadou Danda
2011 now Brigi Rafini
