This article lists events from the year 2020 in Niger.
Incumbents President: Mahamadou Issoufou Prime Minister: Brigi Rafini
Events January 9 – Insurgency in the Maghreb: Battle of Chinagodrar. March 19 – The first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Niger. May 9 – May 2020 Tillabéri attacks. May 18 – Boko Haram militants attacked the Blabrine military base near Diffa, killing twelve Nigerien soldiers. Seven militants were also killed in the attack. August 9 – Gunmen killed six French volunteers with ACTED, along with two Nigeriens, in the Tillabéri Region. October 27 - An American citizen was kidnapped in Birni-N'Konni. December 14 – Boko Haram claims responsibility for 27 deaths in Toumour, Diffa. December 27 – 2020 Nigerien general election.Niger: 2020-2021 electoral calendar unveiled Anadolu, 17 August 2020Niger votes in presidential, legislative elections AP, December 28, 2020
Deaths May 5 – Mohamed Ben Omar, Labor Minister (b. 1965). November 24 – Mamadou Tandja, 82, politician, President (1999–2010).Niger: décès de l'ancien président Mamadou Tandja December 16 – Abdallah Wafy, Ambassador of Niger to the United States. December 24 – Issaka Assane Karanta, 75, politician, Mayor of Commune I (1996–1999) and Commune III (2010–2011) of Niamey, Governor of Niamey Capital District (since 2018), COVID-19.Décès du Gouverneur de la Région de Niamey: Le Président de la République prend part à la levée du corps
See also 2020 in West Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Niger
References
External links Niger: Election just the start of challenges for new president (DW, Dec. 22, 2020)