The position was first created in 1960, upon the country's independence from France, but was soon abolished by a new constitution adopted on 21 February 1961.

A total of thirteen people have served as Prime Minister, twelve men and one woman.

[3] The prime minister may stand in for the President by express authorization and for a determined agenda.

According to the conditions of Article 20 mentioned above, the Prime Minister exercises regulatory power and nominates civil and military posts of the State.

[6] The actions of the prime minister are to be countersigned by the members of the Government charged with their execution.