1468★★★★★
Sonni Ali takes Timbuktu as Songhai rises
Sonni Ali captured Timbuktu, launching the Songhai Empire's rise to replace Mali as the dominant power of West Africa.
WarDynasty· Mali, Niger
Countries / Sub-Saharan Africa
History of Niger
3 notable historical events in Niger, in chronological order.
15th century
19th century
- 1804★★★★★
Usman dan Fodio founds the Sokoto Caliphate
The Islamic scholar Usman dan Fodio launched a jihad against the Hausa kingdoms and founded the Sokoto Caliphate, one of the largest states in 19th-century Africa.
ReligionWarDynasty· Nigeria, Niger
20th century
- 1960★★★★★
"Year of Africa": 17 nations gain independence
In 1960, seventeen African countries gained independence, most of them former French colonies along with Nigeria, Somalia and the Congo.
Politics· Nigeria, DR Congo, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Madagascar, Somalia, Niger, Chad