The types of government of the countries in Saharan region.
Mauritania – Republic
Mali – Republic
Sudan – Republic
Libya – Military dictatorship
Algeria – Republic
Chad – Republic
Niger – Republic
Egypt – Republic
Morocco – Constitutional monarchy
Tunisia - Republic
Western Sahara – Status and sovereignty unresolved
Definitions:
Republic: The form of government in which the administration of affairs is open to all the citizens.
Military dictatorship: The form of government wherein the political power resides within the military.
Constitutional monarchy: a form of monarchy in which the ruler is limited by a constitution. Usually the limitations take the form of a need to consult and representative body or religious authorities.
