EISA is a pan-African organization promoting credible elections and good governance. In Niger, it supports local civil society networks like COCEN by providing training, technical tools, and real-time observation systems. EISA also collaborates with Niger’s electoral commission to improve election…
WANEP-Niger focuses on peacebuilding and conflict prevention, including during elections. For the 2020 elections, it deployed hundreds of observers and a specialized center (COSEF) to monitor gender-based electoral violence. WANEP’s efforts aim to ensure peaceful elections, protect vulnerable groups, and…
COCEN is a coalition of five national civil society networks in Niger that monitors elections through long-term and short-term observers. During the 2020-2021 elections, COCEN deployed observers nationwide and collected real-time data via a mobile app, tracking polling logistics, vote…
Niger currently has no officially scheduled national elections, as the country is under a five-year transition period established by the military junta after the 2023 coup. The next major elections are expected around 2030, though the precise date will depend…
Under the guidance of the CENI, Niger’s electoral system is supported by Regional Electoral Commissions (CERs), Departmental Electoral Commissions (CEDs), and Municipal Electoral Commissions (CEMs). These bodies handle localized logistical responsibilities such as establishing polling stations, distributing materials, training local…
They oversee the legality, transparency, and fairness of presidential and legislative elections as well as referendums. It acts as the highest authority for resolving electoral disputes and is responsible for proclaiming final, legally binding results. The Court consists of seven…
This is Niger’s central election management body responsible for organizing and supervising all national elections and referendums. It is designed to be permanent, independent, and autonomous, with a mandate established by the Electoral Code. Its duties include managing the biometric…
Following the 2023 coup d'état, Niger's political landscape is defined by military rule and a five-year transitional period. The democratically elected government was overthrown, constitutional order has been suspended, and the military junta has consolidated its power.
