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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    Ancient rock engraving showing herds of giraffe, ibex, and other animals in the southern Sahara and Niger. Humans have lived in what is now Niger from the earliest of times. 2 to 3.5 million-year-old Australopithecus bahrelghazali remains have been found in neighboring Chad.Little is known of the prehistory of the societies that inhabited the south, the home of the vast majority of modern ...
  2. britannica.com

    This discussion focuses on Niger from the 14th century. For a treatment of earlier periods and of the country in its regional context, see history of western Africa.. Early cultures. One of the central themes of the history of Niger is the interaction between the Tuareg (and also Tubu) nomads of the vast Saharan north and the sedentary agriculturalists of the south—that is, the interaction ...
    Author:Finn Fuglestad
  3. en.wikipedia.org

    Niger, [a] officially the Republic of the Niger, [b] is a landlocked country in West Africa.It is a unitary state bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Benin and Burkina Faso to the southwest, Mali to the west, and Algeria to the northwest.It covers a land area of almost 1,270,000 km 2 (490,000 sq mi), making it the largest landlocked country in West ...
  4. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 15, 2024Niger, a landlocked country in West Africa, has a rich history shaped by its geographical location, diverse cultures, and colonial and post-colonial experiences. Pre-Colonial Period Early Inhabitants: The region that is now Niger has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of early human settlement dating back to 10,000 BC.
  5. 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.
  6. 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. ... (Conseil de Salut National) during a 6-month transition period, Chairman Baré enlisted ...
  7. ourhistory.org.uk

    The French conquest of Niger began in 1899, with the local population fiercely resisting the brutal expedition led by French captains Paul Voulet and Charles-Paul-Louis Chanoine. By 1900, the French had established military outposts encircling Lake Chad, marking the beginning of Niger's colonial period.
  8. earth-site.co.uk

    Sep 10, 2024The history of Niger dates back to ancient times, with evidence of human habitation in the region dating back to around 6000 BC. ... After a period in political obscurity, Churchill returned to prominence and rejoined the Conservative Party. In the years leading up to World War II, he became a vocal critic of the policy of appeasement toward ...
  9. books.google.com

    The fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of Niger covers the history of the peoples of the Republic of Niger from medieval times to the present. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries covering elements of pre-colonial and ...

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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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