Niamey

American

[nyah-may] / njɑˈmeɪ /

noun

a port in and the capital of Niger, in the SW part, on the Niger River.

Niamey British

/ njɑːˈmeɪ /

noun

the capital of Niger, in the southwest, on the River Niger: became capital in 1926; airport and land route centre. Pop: 997 000 (2005 est)

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Following a night of intense fighting in Niamey, Russia's Africa Corps helped Nigerien loyalist forces to regain control of Air Base 101 at Diori Hamani International Airport.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Supporters of the government gathered at a public square in central Niamey in support of the security forces and Tiani's government.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Niger left the regional force last year due to strained ties between the military government in Niamey and its neighbours.

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

One key priority is rescuing an American missionary, Kevin Rideout, who was snatched in October in the Nigerien capital Niamey and is believed to be held in Mali by the Islamic State's Sahel branch.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

Bourem and Gao have gone over to El Hassan and a column of followers was descending on Niamey.

From Border, Breed Nor Birth by Mack Reynolds

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