Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tuareg
The Tuareg, a seminomadic, Islamic people who speak a Berber language, Tamacheq, live in the contemporary nation-states of Niger, Mali, Algeria, and Libya. They are believed to be descendants of the North African Berbers and to have...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Songhay Marriage and Family
The Songhay are the fourth-largest ethnic group in Niger, West Africa. There are also considerable Songhay populations in Mali and Benin. They are closely related culturally to the Zarma. The Songhay are spread over a large area of...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Niger: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Niger in Western Africa.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Exploring Mali
A very brief, yet informative page in which you will find an overview of Mali, its location, geography and climate, history and people.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Niger
This site from Flags of the World provides a large flag of Niger with an explanation of the flag.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Niger
Kids learn about the history of Niger. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population are all on this site.
BBC
Bbc: Opposition Anger at Niger Leader
Briefly discussed is the decision by President Mamadou Tandja to dissolve parliament in order to change the constitution. Included are comments in response to the article. (27 May 2009)
BBC
Bbc: Q&a: Tuareg Unrest
BBC News answers questions about the Niger Movement for Justice, a Tuareg ethnic rebel group, that includes who they are, what their grievances are and what they have done. (7 September 2007)
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University of Texas: Niger: Political Map
A political map of the west African country of Niger.
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Staff Sgt Sparkman Instructs Troops in Niger on Use of .50 Caliber Machine Gun
A two-part article that considers the role of the U.S. military in the war on terrorism in Africa, specifically Niger. Is it enough to train African forces in anti-terrorism tactics and then leave, or does the U.S. need to step up...
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Niger Map
A two-part article that considers the role of the U.S. military in the war on terrorism in Africa, specifically Niger. Is it enough to train African forces in anti-terrorism tactics and then leave, or does the U.S. need to step up...
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Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Niger
Learn about religion in Niger, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Bbc: Military Coup Ousts Niger President Mamadou Tandja
This BBC article discusses the coup that took place in NIger, removing President Mamadou Tandja from power and installing a new leadership under the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD). (19 February 2010)
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Science Kids: Science Images: Map of Niger
A map featuring Niger and its neighboring countries.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Niger Flag
The national flag of Niger, a developing country in Western Africa that is largely covered by the Sahara Desert.