Kountché, Seyni (sānē` k
nchā`), 1931–87, president of Niger Niger (nī`jər, nēzhâr`), officially Republic of Niger, republic (2005 est. pop.
..... Click the link for more information. (1974–87). He was army chief of staff when he ousted Hamani Diori, Niger's first president, in a military coup. He suspended the constitution, dissolved parliament, and suppressed all political activities. In the early years of his rule, he was forced to cope with a catastrophic drought and famine. He died in office.
nchā`), 1931–87, president of Niger Niger (nī`jər, nēzhâr`), officially Republic of Niger, republic (2005 est. pop...... Click the link for more information. (1974–87). He was army chief of staff when he ousted Hamani Diori, Niger's first president, in a military coup. He suspended the constitution, dissolved parliament, and suppressed all political activities. In the early years of his rule, he was forced to cope with a catastrophic drought and famine. He died in office.
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