10 Facts About Mahamadou Danda

Mahamadou Danda was born on 24 July 1951 and is a Nigerien political figure who was appointed as Prime Minister of Niger by the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy on 23 February 2010 and left office on 7 April 2011.

Mahamadou Danda continued his studies abroad, ultimately obtaining a degree in political science in France.

Mahamadou Danda began working under the regime of Seyni Kountche in the 1970s; he was Sub-Prefect of Niamey in 1979 and 1980 and Sub-Prefect of Filingue from 1983 to 1987.

Mahamadou Danda served as Permanent Secretary of the Higher Council of National Orientation for a time.

Mahamadou Danda was Chief Technical Adviser to the Prime Minister for Institutional Issues from 23 December 1997 to 16 April 1999.

Mahamadou Danda remained in his post as Minister of Communication until the military handed power to an elected government in December 1999.

Mahamadou Danda, who has studied in Canada, held the post of Political Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy to Niger when President Mamadou Tandja was overthrown in another coup on 18 February 2010.

Mahamadou Danda, who was not a member of any political party, was perceived as a neutral figure.

Mahamadou Danda discussed the government's plans for emergency relief, and the United Nations and European Union both promised assistance.

Mahamadou Danda was part of the National Democratic Institute's delegation observing the March 2015 general election in Nigeria.