Assassination of Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara

Date: April 9, 1999 • Location: Kollo, Niger

Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, President of Niger, was shot dead by soldiers in Niamey.

General Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara was a Nigerien military officer and diplomat who ruled Niger from 1996 until his assassination in 1999. He seized and lost power in military coups.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Niger's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.