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Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally
The Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally (, PPN-RDA) is a political party in Niger. It was the leading political party of the pre-independence era, becoming the sole legal party of the First Republic (1960–1974). It was led by Niger's first President, Hamani Diori. After the end of military rule, the party reappeared as a minor parliamentary party led by Diori's son, Abdoulaye Hamani Diori. History Pre-independence As the name indicates, the PPN confederated in 1946 with a grouping of regional of pro-independence parties within French West Africa and French Equatorial Africa to form the ''Rassemblement Démocratique Africain'' ( African Democratic Rally—RDA ).Mazrui, Ali A., and Christophe Wondji. Africa since 1935'. General history of Africa, 8. Oxford: James Currey, 1999. p. 210 Under the leadership of Hamani Diori, the PPN paired appeals to traditional society within the Colony of Niger while its representatives worked with the French Communist Part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamey
Niamey () is the capital and largest city of Niger. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the east bank. Niamey's population was counted as 1,026,848 as of the 2012 census. As of 2017, population projections show the capital district growing at a slower rate than the country as a whole, which has the world's highest fertility rate. The city is located in a pearl millet growing region, while manufacturing industries include bricks, ceramic goods, cement, and weaving. History Niamey was probably founded in the 18th century and originated as a cluster of small villages (Gaweye, Kalley, Maourey, Zongo and Foulani Koira).Geels, Jolijn, (2006) ''Bradt Travel Guide - Niger'', pgs. 93-113 Niamey was of little importance until the French developed it as a colonial centre in the late 1890s. The town, then with an estimated population of some 1,800, was chosen as the capital of the newly created Military Territory of Niger in 1905, however, the capital was shifted to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zarma People
The Zarma people are an ethnic group predominantly found in westernmost Niger. They are also found in significant numbers in the adjacent areas of Nigeria and Benin, along with smaller numbers in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, and Sudan.Zarma people Encyclopædia Britannica In Niger, the Zarma are often considered by outsiders to be of the same ethnicity as the neighboring Songhai proper, although the two groups claim differences, having different histories and speaking different dialects. They are sometimes lumped together as the Zarma-Songhay or Songhay-Zarma. The Zarma people are predominantly Muslims of the |
1993 Nigerien Presidential Election
Presidential elections were held in Niger on 27 February 1993, with a second round on 27 March after no candidate passed the 50% barrier in the first round. They were the first multi-candidate presidential elections held in the country since independence in 1960, following constitutional changes approved in a referendum the previous year. Although Mamadou Tandja of the ruling National Movement for the Development of Society (which had emerged as the largest party in the parliamentary elections) won the most votes in the first round, he lost in the second round to Mahamane Ousmane of the Democratic and Social Convention party.Elections in Djibouti African Elections database Voter turnout was only 32.5% in the first round and 35.2% in the second. |
1993 Nigerien Parliamentary Election
Parliamentary elections were held in Niger on 14 February 1993. They were the first multi-party elections in the country since independence in 1960, and followed constitutional changes approved in a referendum the previous year. Although the ruling National Movement for the Development of Society won the most seats (29 of the 83), several opposition parties formed the Alliance of the Forces of Change following the elections, between them controlling 50 seats.Elections in Niger African Elections database Voter turnout was just 32.7%. Electoral system Members of the were elected by two methods; 75 were elected from eight multi-member districts based on the ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boubou Hama
Boubou Hama (1906 – 29 January 1982) was a Nigerien writer, historian, and politician. He was President of the National Assembly of Niger under President of Niger, Hamani Diori.Un film retrace la vie de Boubou Hama, père de la culture nigérienne APA (Dakar), 2010-04-08. He died in Niamey, in 1982. Life and works Hama was born at Fonéko, a small Songhai village in western Niger. He studied at the |
1974 Nigerien Coup D'état
The 1974 Nigerien coup d'état was a largely bloodless military insurrection which overthrew the first postcolonial government of Niger. The government that followed, while plagued by coup attempts of its own, survived until 1991. Background The Sahel drought of 1968–72 had aggravated existing tensions in the single party government of the ruling PPN. Widespread civil disorder followed allegations that some government ministers were misappropriating stocks of food aid and accused President Hamani Diori of consolidating power. Diori limited cabinet appointments to fellow Djerma, family members, and close friends. In addition, he acquired new powers by declaring himself the minister of foreign and defense affairs. Diori was the longest serving leader in the Organisation of African Unity, which he helped maintain, and he was well-known as the main international negotiator for francophone Africa. Despite receiving warnings that Seyni Kountché was unreliable as early as 1973, Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Niger
This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day. A total of ten people have served as head of state of Niger. The current head of state of Niger is the President of the Republic Mohamed Bazoum, since 2 April 2021. Titles * 1960–1974: President of the Republic * 1974–1989: President of the Supreme Military Council * 1989: President of the Supreme Council of National Orientation * 1989–1996: President of the Republic * 1996: Chairman of the National Salvation Council * 1996–1999: President of the Republic * 1999: Chairman of the National Reconciliation Council * 1999–2010: President of the Republic * 2010–2011: Chairman of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy * 2011–present: President of the Republic Key ;Political parties * * * * * ;Other factions * List of officeholders Timeline Latest election See also * Politics of Niger * List of prime ministers of Niger * List ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Community
The French Community (1958–1960; french: Communauté française) was the constitutional organization set up in 1958 between France and its remaining African colonies, then in the process of decolonization. It replaced the French Union, which had reorganized the colonial empire in 1946. While the Community remained formally in existence until 1995, when the French Parliament officially abolished it, it had effectively ceased to exist and function by the end of 1960, by which time all the African members had declared their independence and left it. The Community had a short lifespan because, while the African members did not refuse it, they refrained from giving it real life. Under the appearance of equality, the constitution of the Community restricted the sovereignty of the twelve new African states, and reaffirmed the preeminence of France, by placing in the ''domaine commun'' (exercised in common) critical functions such as foreign affairs, defence, the currency, economic p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1958 Nigerien Constituent Assembly Election
Territorial Assembly elections were held in Niger on 14 December 1958. The result was a victory for the Union for the Franco-African Community (an alliance of the Nigerien Progressive Party – African Democratic Rally and the African Regroupment Party The African Regroupment Party (french: Parti du Regroupement Africain, PRA) was a political party in the French African colonies. Formation The PRA came into being at a meeting in Paris on March 26, 1958, months before the French Community would ...), which won 49 of the 60 seats. On 18 December 1958, the Territorial Assembly convened and proclaimed itself a Constituent Assembly. Results Aftermath Following the elections, the results in the Tessaoua and Zinder constituencies, where Sawaba had won all their seats, were annulled due to irregularities. The Tessaoua seats were awarded to the UCFA, whilst a by-election was scheduled for Zinder on 27 June 1959. Ballot papers were only printed for the PPN-RDA, and due to fears ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1958 Nigerien Constitutional Referendum
A referendum on the new constitution of France was held in Niger on 28 September 1958 as part of a wider referendum held across the French Union. The new constitution would see the country become part of the new French Community The French Community (1958–1960; french: Communauté française) was the constitutional organization set up in 1958 between France and its remaining African colonies, then in the process of decolonization. It replaced the French Union, which ... if accepted, or result in independence if rejected. It was approved by 78.43% of voters. Direct Democracy Results References {{Nigerien elections 1958 in Niger[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1957 Nigerien Territorial Assembly Election
Territorial Assembly elections were held in Niger on 31 March 1957. The result was a victory for the Sawaba party, which won 41 of the 60 seats. Dolf Sternberger, Bernhard Vogel, Dieter Nohlen Dieter Nohlen (born 6 November 1939) is a German academic and political scientist. He currently holds the position of Emeritus Professor of Political Science in the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences of the University of Heidelberg. An expe ... & Klaus Landfried (1978) ''Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band II: Afrika, Zweiter Halbband'', p1484 Results References {{Nigerien elections Elections in Niger Niger 1957 in Niger Election and referendum articles with incomplete results ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sawaba
The Union of Popular Forces for Democracy and Progress–Sawaba (french: Union des Forces Populaires pour la Démocratie et le Progrès – Sawaba, UDFP–Sawaba) is a political party in Niger, founded as the Nigerien Democratic Union (''Union Démocratique Nigérienne'', UDN) in 1954. The original party, founded by Nigerien Progressive Party (PPN) co-leader Djibo Bakary when he was expelled from the PPN. In the mid-1950s it created a broad coalition led by urban leftists but forged of conservative rural notables, especially from Hausa areas, which dominated the nascent Nigerien independence movement. In this period it was renamed Mouvement Socialiste Africain–Sawaba, and then simply Sawaba. In pushing for complete independence from France in a 1958 referendum, the party fractured. At independence in 1960 it found itself in opposition and outlawed by Niger's first president, Hamani Diori. From exile, the party attempted an abortive guerrilla campaign in the mid-1960s, and then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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