The Nigerien government, under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, is advancing a sweeping administrative overhaul aimed at enhancing security across its embattled regions. On May 12, 2026, the Ministry of Interior, Public Security, and Territorial Administration unveiled plans to expand the country’s administrative map from 8 to 19 regions and 63 to 82 departments. The proposal, presented to the Council for the Refoundation Advisory Body (CCR) by Abdoulkader Hama, Director-General of Territorial Administration, aligns with President Tiani’s refoundation doctrine, supported by Interior Minister General Mohamed Toumba.
Niger plans major administrative reform to combat jihadist threat
