List of political parties in Niger

Nigerien political parties are commonly known both by their acronyms and a nickname. The latter tradition began prior to independence with the Nigerien Democratic Union-Sawaba. Sawaba ("Freedom" in Hausa) became the most common name of the party. Today all large parties have an official "nickname", usually in Hausa, Djerma or other national languages, while the official party name is in French. ==Multi-party democracy==

Niger banned all opposition parties from 1959 (prior to independence) to 1991. During the First Republic (1960–1974), the PPN-RDA was the sole party. From 1987 to 1991, MNSD-Nassara was the only legal party. Both parties survive in somewhat altered forms. ==Historical parties==

Parties that were represented in parliament of 2021 until 2023 Smaller contemporary parties Previously dominant parties Coalitions • Alliance of the Forces of Change (AFC): a nine (later six) party coalition from 1991 to 1996. Ruling coalition from 1993 to 1994. • Union for the Franco-African Community (UCFA): PPN led pro-French Union coalition: 1958. • Coordination of Democratic Forces (CFD, Coordination des forces démocratiques): 11 party opposition coalition from 2004. Led by PNDS. Included PPN, PNA-Al'ouma, UNI, UDR-Tabbat. ==See also==