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Niger

Located in western Africa, Niger has been beset with political instability since winning independence from France in 1960. The majority of Nigeriens (55.4 percent) are Hausa (or Haoussa). Other ethnic groups include the Djerma Sonrai (21 percent), the Tuareg (9.3 percent), ...

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