Hamani Diori
Hamani Diori | |
|---|---|
Diori in 1968 | |
| 1st President of Niger | |
| In office 10 November 1960 – 15 April 1974 (13 years, 156 days) | |
| Preceded by | Himself as Prime Minister of Niger, French Community |
| Succeeded by | Seyni Kountché |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1916 Soudouré, Niger, French West Africa |
| Died | 23 April 1989 (aged 72) Rabat, Morocco |
| Party | PPN–RDA |
| Spouse | Aissa Diori |
| Relations | Djibo Bakary (cousin) |
| Children | Abdoulaye Hamani Diori |
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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.