https://www.confiduss.com/en/jurisdictions/niger/politics/ - Politics of Niger

Niger, is a unitary semi-presidential republic. With regard to political and civil freedoms, Niger is 2. Citizens in Niger experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Niger, some political engagement may be limited and certain population groups may be excluded from certain freedoms or expressions.
According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Niger is -0.74. This indicates that the government of Niger is ineffective. Public and civil services are severely handicapped, leading to potential for social and political upheaval.In Niger, the legislative power is vested in a National Assembly. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Niger is 2.32. The strength of legal rights index for Niger is 6. Overall, it is considered to be rather adequate - bankruptcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders at least decently; credit information is msotly sufficient and generally available. In 2013, Niger received 901.8 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 649.5 USD. Niger is a member of the United Nations (UN). On 20 September 1960, it joined the UN as a full member state. Niger is a member of the African Union (AU). On 25 May 1963, it joined the AU as a full member state. Niger is a member of the World Bank.