Niamey

American  

[nyah-mey] / nyɑˈmeɪ /

noun

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

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Niamey British  

/ njɑːˈmeɪ /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

From this temporary refuge, it seems he was then able to travel on to a more secure offer of asylum elsewhere - probably in the Burkina Faso capital Ouagadougou, or Niamey in Niger.

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A stunning museum on an island on the River Niger that runs through the capital, Niamey, is being planned to house these artefacts.

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During a ceremony in the capital, Niamey, Gen Tchiani said of his new military rank: "I receive this distinction with great humility... I will strive to live up to the trust placed in me."

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After a ministerial-level meeting on Friday in Niger's capital, Niamey, the three states said in a joint statement that their decision was "irreversible".

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Avenue Charles de Gaulle in the capital, Niamey, is now Avenue Djibo Bakary in honour of the Nigerien politician who played a key role in the West African country’s struggle for independence.

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