This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day. A total of ten people have served as head of state of Niger. The current head of state of Niger is the President of the Republic Mohamed Bazoum, since 2 April 2021. Titles 1960–1974: President of the Republic 1974–1989: President of the Supreme Military Council 1989: President of the Supreme Council of National Orientation 1989–1996: President of the Republic 1996: Chairman of the National Salvation Council 1996–1999: President of the Republic 1999: Chairman of the National Reconciliation Council 1999–2010: President of the Republic 2010–2011: Chairman of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy 2011–present: President of the Republic Key Political parties Other factions List of officeholders Timeline Latest election See also Politics of Niger List of prime ministers of Niger List of colonial governors of Niger References External links World Statesmen – Niger Niger Political history of Niger Politics of Niger Heads of state