Hamani Diori
President of Niger from 1960 to 1974 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hamani Diori (6 June 1916 – 23 April 1989) was the first President of the Republic of Niger. He was appointed to that office in 1960, when Niger gained independence from France. Although corruption was a common feature of his administration, he gained international respect for his role as a spokesman for African affairs and as a popular arbitrator in conflicts. His rule ended with a military coup in 1974.
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Hamani Diori | |
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1st President of Niger | |
In office 3 August 1960 – 15 April 1974 | |
Preceded by | Himself as Prime Minister of Niger, French Community |
Succeeded by | Seyni Kountché |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-06-06)6 June 1916 Soudouré, Niger, French West Africa |
Died | 23 April 1989(1989-04-23) (aged 72) Rabat, Morocco |
Political party | PPN-RDA |
Spouse | Aissa Diori |
Relations | Djibo Bakary (cousin) |
Children | Abdoulaye Hamani Diori |
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