Hamani Diori
Nigerien President (1916-1989)
Hamani Diori (6 June 1916 – 23 April 1989) was the first President of the Republic of Niger.
Hamani Diori | |
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1st President of Niger | |
In office 3 August 1960 – 15 April 1974 | |
Preceded by | Himself as Prime Minister of Niger, French Community |
Succeeded by | Seyni Kountché |
1st Prime Minister of Niger | |
In office 10 October 1958 – 15 April 1974 | |
Preceded by | Djibo Bakary |
Succeeded by | Seyni Kountché |
Personal details | |
Born | Soudouré, Niger, French West Africa | 6 June 1916
Died | 23 April 1989 Rabat, Morocco | (aged 72)
Political party | PPN-RDA |
Spouse(s) | Aissa Diori |
Relations | Djibo Bakary (cousin) |
Children | Abdoulaye Hamani Diori |