Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and African Integration (Niger)
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and African Integration of the Government of Niger
(var. Foreign Ministry) is the government authority responsible for the Foreign relations of Niger
and its diplomatic corps abroad. The Foreign Ministry is headed by the Minister of State for the Foreign Affairs, a political appointment who sits in the Council of Ministers of Niger
, reporting directly to the President of Niger. The reference to "African Integration" speaks to the Minister's role in the African Union
and its long professed Pan-African project on continental integration. The current Minister is Aïchatou Mindaoudou Souleymane, who served from 16 April 1999 to 5 January 2000, and again from 17 September 2001.
in Africa, the Directorate Europe, for embassies to and relations with European governments, and the Directorate America, Asia and Oceania, for those governments. Multilateral contacts with the African Union
and other African bodies are overseen by the Directorate of African Union and Integration, while the Directorate of United Nations and International Organisations oversees missions to the United Nations (and Niger's Consulate in New York) and other bodies (such as Unesco
).
Government of Niger
The government of Niger is the apparatus through which authority functions and is exercised: the governing apparatus of Nigerien state. The current system of governance, since the Constitution 18 July 1999, is termed the Fifth Republic of Niger. It is a semi-presidential republic, whereby the...
(var. Foreign Ministry) is the government authority responsible for the Foreign relations of Niger
Foreign relations of Niger
Niger pursues a moderate foreign policy and maintains friendly relations with both East and West. It belongs to the United Nations. Niger maintains a special relationship with France and enjoys close relations with its West African neighbours....
and its diplomatic corps abroad. The Foreign Ministry is headed by the Minister of State for the Foreign Affairs, a political appointment who sits in the Council of Ministers of Niger
Council of Ministers of Niger
The Cabinet of Niger is made up of the appointed heads of Niger's government Ministries. Ministers are chosen from the elected members of the National Assembly of Niger...
, reporting directly to the President of Niger. The reference to "African Integration" speaks to the Minister's role in the African Union
African Union
The African Union is a union consisting of 54 African states. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity...
and its long professed Pan-African project on continental integration. The current Minister is Aïchatou Mindaoudou Souleymane, who served from 16 April 1999 to 5 January 2000, and again from 17 September 2001.
Structure
Overseen by the Minister and her office, is the "General Secretariat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs". Offices below this are the Directorate of Bilateral African Cooperation, which oversees the Diplomatic missions of NigerDiplomatic missions of Niger
This is a list of diplomatic missions of Niger, excluding honorary consulates. Niger maintains permanent diplomatic missions in 24 nations around the world, both on the ambassadorial and the consular level...
in Africa, the Directorate Europe, for embassies to and relations with European governments, and the Directorate America, Asia and Oceania, for those governments. Multilateral contacts with the African Union
African Union
The African Union is a union consisting of 54 African states. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity...
and other African bodies are overseen by the Directorate of African Union and Integration, while the Directorate of United Nations and International Organisations oversees missions to the United Nations (and Niger's Consulate in New York) and other bodies (such as Unesco
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
).
Previous heads of Ministry
Below is the list of all Foreign Ministry chiefs (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger):Fifth Republic
- Mohamed BazoumMohamed BazoumMohamed Bazoum is a Nigerien politician who has served in the government of Niger as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs since April 2011; previously he was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1996. He is the Vice-President of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism...
, 21 April 2011—Present - Aïchatou Mindaoudou Souleymane (MNSD-Nassara), 17 September 2001—21 April 2011
- Nassirou SaboNassirou SaboNassirou Sabo is a Nigerien politician. He was appointed Minister of Economic Promotion in the government named on March 2, 1990. Later, he became the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and African Integration in the government of Prime Minister Hama Amadou named on January 5, 2000, serving...
(MNSD-Nassara) 5 January 2000—17 December 2001
Military government
- Aïchatou Mindaoudou Souleymane, 16 April 1999 to 5 January 2000
- Military council 9 April 1999—16 April 1999
Fourth Republic
- Maman Sambo SidikouMaman Sambo SidikouMaman Sambo Sidikou is a former Nigerian politician. Sidikou was named foreign minister on 1 December 1997 replacing Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki, and remained in that position until a coup in April 1999, when he was replaced by Aïchatou Mindaoudou.-References:...
1997 - 9 April 1999 - Ibrahim Hassane MayakiIbrahim Hassane MayakiIbrahim Hassane Mayaki was Prime Minister of Niger from November 27, 1997, to January 3, 2000.-Fourth Republic:Under President Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, who seized power in a January 1996 coup, Mayaki was named Deputy Minister for Cooperation, under the Minister of Foreign Affairs, André Salifou,...
December 1996 - 1997 - Andre SalifouAndré SalifouAndré Salifou is a Nigerien politician, diplomat, and professor. He was President of the High Council of the Republic during the 1991–93 transitional period, Foreign Minister in 1996, and an unsuccessful presidential candidate in 1999....
May 1996—December 1996 - Mohamed BazoumMohamed BazoumMohamed Bazoum is a Nigerien politician who has served in the government of Niger as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs since April 2011; previously he was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1996. He is the Vice-President of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism...
1 February 1996—May 1996 - Military council 27 January 1996—1 February 1996
Third Republic
- Mohamed BazoumMohamed BazoumMohamed Bazoum is a Nigerien politician who has served in the government of Niger as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs since April 2011; previously he was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1996. He is the Vice-President of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism...
(PNDS-Tarayya) February 1995—27 January 1996 - Abdourahmane Hama April 1993—October 1994
- Hassane Diallo Hamidou November 1991—April 1993 (Transition to Third Republic, Appointed by National Conference)
Second Republic
- Single legal party: MNSD
- Mahamane Sani Bako 20 December 1989—renewed 2 March 1990—31 July 1991 (National Conference declared "Sovereign". End of Second Republic)
- Issaka Diamballa as "Secretary of State under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation", "Chargé d'Affairs for cooperation"
- El Hadj Allélé Habibou 15 July 1988—20 December 1989
- Sandi Yacouba as "Secretary of State under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation".
- Mahamane Sani Bako 20 November 1987—15 July 1988
- Sandi Yacouba as "Secretary of State under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation".
- Mahamane Sani Bako 20 December 1989—renewed 2 March 1990—31 July 1991 (National Conference declared "Sovereign". End of Second Republic)
Direct military rule
- Political parties outlawed
- Mahamane Sani Bako 1985—20 November 1987
- Ide OumarouIde OumarouIde Oumarou was a Nigerien diplomat, government minister, and journalist. He served as ambassador to the United Nations between 1980 and 1983. He then served as the foreign minister between 1983 and 1985 and was secretary-general of the Organisation of African Unity between 1985 and 1988. He was...
1983—1985 (1983: First formal Council of Ministers since April 1974) - Daouda Diallo 10 September 1979—1983
- Moumouni Adamou DjermakoyeMoumouni Adamou DjermakoyeMoumouni Adamou Djermakoye was a Nigerien politician and the President of the Nigerien Alliance for Democracy and Progress...
22 April 1974—10 September 1979
First Republic
- Single legal party: PPN-RDA
- Boukary Sabo 1972—April 1974 (Coup d'état begins military rule)
- Mamadou MaidahMamadou MaidahMamadou Maidah was a Nigerien politician and diplomat.Mamadou was the Foreign Minister of Niger from 1963-1965, and a leading member of the ruling PPN-RDA party....
1970—1972 - Barcourgné CourmoBarcourgné CourmoBarcourgné Courmo is a former Nigerien politician and diplomat. Courmo was Finance Minister and chair of the ruling party politburo in the 1960s, as well as the Foreign Minister of Niger briefly in 1970 under Hamani Diori.-Early career:...
January - July 1970 - Abdou SidikouAbdou SidikouAbdou Sidikou was a Nigerien politician and diplomat. Sidikou was the Foreign Minister of Niger from 1967-1970 under Hamani Diori.-Early life:Abdou—his surname—was born in Kouré, Niger in 1927...
14 April 1967—January 1970 - Hamani DioriHamani DioriHamani Diori was the first President of the Republic of Niger. He was appointed to that office in 1960, when Niger gained independence.- Youth :...
(also President of Niger) 1965—1967 - Adamou MayakiAdamou MayakiAdamou Mayaki was a Nigerien politician and diplomat. Mayaki was the Foreign Minister of Niger from 1963–1965, and a leading member of the ruling PPN-RDA party....
1963—1965 - Hamani DioriHamani DioriHamani Diori was the first President of the Republic of Niger. He was appointed to that office in 1960, when Niger gained independence.- Youth :...
(also President of Niger, Minister of Defense) 1960—1963