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  1. History of Niger

    Humans have inhabited present-day Niger since prehistoric times, with evidence of early activity dating back 60,000 years. The region hosted ancient rock carvings and pastoral communities from 7,000 BCE. Once fertile, it supported large settlements and cattle herding until the climate became arid around 2500 BCE. By the 5th century BCE, Niger was part of trans-Saharan trade routes connecting West African empires to the Mediterranean. The introduction of the camel in the 3rd century facilitated more regular contact and trade across the Sahara. The area saw the rise and fall of empires, including the Songhai Empire, which controlled parts of Niger in the 15th and 16th centuries. French colonial rule began in the late 19th century, with Niger becoming a French colony in 1922. Post-World War II reforms led to limited self-governance, and Niger declared independence on August 3, 1960, with Hamani Diori as its first president. Wikipedia

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  2. britannica.com

    history of Niger, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Niger. The country, located in western Africa, is landlocked and takes its name from the Niger River, which flows through the southwestern part of its territory; the name Niger derives in turn from the phrase gher n-gheren, meaning "river among rivers," in the Tamashek language. Niger is home to several ethnic ...
    Author:Finn Fuglestad
  3. ourhistory.org.uk

    ‍Nestled in the heart of West Africa, Niger is a country steeped in history and rich cultural heritage. From its early civilisations to its struggle for independence and its journey towards democratic governance, Niger's history is a tapestry of triumphs, challenges, and resilience. ‍Early traces of civilisation Niger has been home to human civilisations for over 600,000 years ...
  4. oxfordre.com

    National development became the general theme of Niger's history until the late 1980s. Colonialism was criticized for failing to achieve it; dissension arose between Niger's leading politicians of the 1950 over the methods—radical or moderate—with which it should be pursued; a coup in 1974 was made in its name.
  5. sahistory.org.za

    Niger's colonial history and development parallel that of other French West African territories. France administered its West African colonies through a governor general at Dakar, Senegal, and governors in the individual territories, including Niger.
  6. historyworld.net

    Niger, becoming independent in 1960 after the dissolution of French west africa, has to wait longer than other French colonies in the region before even lip service is paid to the principles of democracy. The country's first president, Hamani Diori, is an experienced politician in the French system (as a delegate to the national assembly in Paris, and one of the assembly's vice-presidents in ...
  7. link.springer.com

    Apr 3, 2024The military coup in Niger (July 26-28, 2023) became one of the most important events in the modern history of the country. This coup was carried out by a group of officers led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani who removed President Mohamed Bazoum, elected in 2021, from power (France24, 2023a).

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