
Niger 2007
According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Niger had a population of 13.7 million people and its economy was largely driven by agriculture, mining, livestock farming and services. The country had strong ties with other African countries but had limited diplomatic relations with the European Union and the United States. In terms of politics, Niger has a semi-presidential system in place with a President as head of state and government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The country also enjoyed good relations with its African neighbors, especially Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso and Algeria. Yearbook 2007 Niger. An old conflict with the Tuaregic minority in the north caught fire at the beginning of the year. The Tuaregs believe that the government has failed to fulfill the promises of work…