Niger has inaugurated its Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR), marking a significant step in the country’s political transition following the adoption of the Charter of Refoundation in March 2025.
The first session, held on Saturday, June 28, in Niamey, brought together state authorities, civil society representatives, foreign delegations, and member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine and Interior Minister General Mohamed Toumba used the occasion to emphasize Niger’s regained sovereignty and the growing unity among Sahel states.
The CCR, created under Article 68 of the Charter, is tasked with advising the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP) and the government on key national issues.
Speeches at the event highlighted the CCR’s mission to promote patriotism, civic values, integrity, justice, and reconciliation. The Prime Minister framed the council’s establishment as part of a regional push for sovereignty and institutional alignment with Mali and Burkina Faso.
The leadership praised the role of the national armed forces and the Confederation of the Sahel States in defending African dignity. Dr. Mamadou Harouna Djingarey, head of the Sinder canton, was appointed president of the CCR and urged council members to actively contribute to the country’s reform agenda.
