Niger+History

Independence: Niger fully gained independence on August 3 in 1960. It was once controlled by France before this happened. This has affected many aspects of the country and it’ people have had to learn to be independent and adjust to the new government.

Overseas Reform Act: On July 23, 1956 the Overseas Reform Act was passed in Niger. This allowed for overseas territories to be organized. This act made it much easier to control and regulate Niger’s overseas territories.

Tuareg rebellions: goverment signed peace accrods with all tuargin and touhov groups in april 1995.

2nd tuareg in sergeny in 2007 tuareg insurgents threaten