Seyni Kountché
Nigerien President (1931-1987) · Niger · On the map · Politicians · Died at 56
Seyni Kountché was a Nigerien military officer who led a 1974 coup d'état that deposed the government of Niger's first president, Hamani Diori. He ruled the country as military head of state from 15 April 1974 until his death on 10 November 1987.
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Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niger's national stadium in Niamey, is named after him.
