Mahamadou Issoufou is a Nigerien politician who served as the President of Niger from 2011 to 2021. He was born on January 1, 1952, in Diffa, Niger. Before becoming president, he held various political positions, including Prime Minister and Minister of Mines. Issoufou is a member of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism. During his presidency, Issoufou focused on economic development, security, and combating terrorism in the Sahel region. He was re-elected in 2016 and worked to improve infrastructure and education in Niger. His leadership was marked by efforts to stabilize the country amid regional challenges.