CapitalNiamey
Government typeformerly, semi-presidential republic
Chief of statePresident of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) General Abdourahame TIANI (since 28 July 2023)
Natural resourcesuranium, coal, iron ore, tin, phosphates, gold, molybdenum, gypsum, salt, petroleum
Industriesuranium mining, petroleum, cement, brick, soap, textiles, food processing, chemicals, slaughterhouses
Export partnersUAE 31%, France 23%, China 18%, India 6%, Sweden 5% (2023)
Import partnersChina 26%, France 15%, India 12%, Nigeria 7%, UAE 6% (2023)