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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.
Interactive historical atlas of 20th and 21st century. Combine names of countries with dates or events to narrow down your search (e.g. Germany during the cold war or South Africa in 1901).
Interactive detailed political map from ancient times to our days. Empires, kingdoms, principalities, republics.
Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Niger. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.
"History of Niger" published on by Oxford University Press. Until the late 19th century, the central Sahel was a trade corridor between West and North Africa, which, especially since the fall of Gao at the end of the 16th century, had become a fairly violent and chaotic place.
Niger profile - Timeline A chronology of key events: 1890 - French occupy Niger. 1958 - Niger becomes autonomous republic of the French Community. 1960 - Niger becomes independent; parliament elects Hamani Diori president. 1968-73 - Severe drought devastates Niger's livestock and crop production.
