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.

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

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.

尼日尔共和国 （法語： République du Niger），通稱 尼日 （法語： Niger），是 西非 内陆国家 之一，因 尼日河 而得名，首都 尼亚美。 东临 乍得，南界 尼日利亚 、 贝宁，西部与 布基纳法索 和 马里 毗邻，北部与 阿尔及利亚 接壤，东北与 利比亚 交界。

Niger, officially the Republic of Niger, is a landlocked sub-Saharan country in western Africa, named after the Niger River. Though rich in minerals, the country is two-thirds desert and prone to droughts. Inadequate nutrition and disease result in high infant and child mortality rates.

2018年2月19日 · 1890 - French occupy Niger. 1958 - Niger becomes autonomous republic of the French Community. 1960 - Niger becomes independent; parliament elects Hamani Diori …

Niger - History Through extensive archaeological research, much evidence has been uncovered indicating that man has been present in northern Niger for over 600,000 years. By at least 4000 BC , a mixed population of Libyan, Berber, and Negroid peoples had evolved an agricultural and cattle-herding economy in the Sahara.

2025年1月16日 · In the late 19th century, the British and French agreed to partition the middle regions of the Niger River, and France began its conquest of what would become the colony of Niger. France experienced determined local resistance -- particularly during the Tuareg uprising (1916-1917) -- but established a colonial administration in 1922.

2020年7月10日 · ‍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 …

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.