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3 unusual facts about Dosso Kingdom


Dosso Kingdom

The city of Dosso also retains an important place, with a large population of aristocratic class Djerma who rely on the patronage of the Zarmakoy, as the more traditional ruling class reject modern careers.

Zarmakoy Attikou (r.1897-1902) took the military help offered by the French forces based in Karimama (now Benin), but found that after the military conquest of his enemies in 1898, the French forces were stationed in Dosso, where they would stay for the next 60 years.

Dosso Region

The region of Dosso has a rich history and is home to the Dosso Kingdom.



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