Decentralization/Federalism – 1999

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Decentralization/Federalism – 1999

1999

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On 7 February 1999, local elections were held, which the US State Department praised as a significant step in an ambitious program of decentralization.1 The National Assembly has not passed the decentralization bill. The Tuareg leaders demanded “the introduction of a federal system before evolving towards autonomy” in regions with Tuareg majority.2

  1. “Niger; U.S. Commends Niger On Recent Elections,” Africa News, February 17, 1999.
  2. “Niger; Niger Peace Agreements Under Threat,” Africa News, April 17, 1999.