Niger Gains Independence from France (1960) In 1885, the - TopicsExpress



          

Niger Gains Independence from France (1960) In 1885, the Conference of Berlin placed Niger under French control, and, in 1922, the territory became a separate colony within French West Africa. During that time, France did little to develop Nigers economy or educational system. The French constitution of 1946 granted Niger its own assembly, which stimulated national political activity and spurred the formation of Nigers first important political organization. In 1960, Niger achieved independence. Who was the countrys first president?
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