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Urban Commune in Diffa Region, Niger
Diffa is a city and urban commune in the extreme southeast of Niger, near the border with Nigeria. It is the administrative seat of both Diffa Region,
Diffa
Region of Niger
Diffa is one of the seven regions of Niger, and is located in the southeast of the country. The capital of the region is Diffa. Diffa Region is situated
Diffa_Region
American AIDS charity
DIFFA, also known as Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, is an American AIDS charity. DIFFA marked a 30-year milestone of charity work in 2014
DIFFA
Palestinian territory occupied by Israel
The West Bank is the larger of the two Palestinian territories (the other being the Gaza Strip) that make up Palestine. A landlocked territory located
West_Bank
Arab nomadic tribespeople living in Niger
Diffa Arabs (Arabic: عرب الديفا) (also known as Mahamid Arabs) is the Nigerien name given to a number of Arab nomadic tribes people living in eastern
Diffa_Arabs
Department in Diffa Region, Niger
Diffa is a department of the Diffa Region in the extreme southeast of Niger. It is bordered by Chad to the east. Its capital lies at the city of Diffa
Diffa_Department
Region in the Levant
southern part of the West Bank (Arabic: الضِفَّة الغَرْبِيَّة, romanized: aḍ-ḍiffa al-gharbiya), a territory Israel has occupied since 1967 and administered
Judea
2021 battle between Niger and Boko Haram
launched a raid into the city of Diffa, but were repelled by Nigerien soldiers. The city of Diffa, capital of Niger's Diffa Region and located along the Niger
2021_Diffa_raid
The University of Diffa (UDA) is a public university located in Diffa, Niger, approximately 1,355 km (842 mi) east of Niamey. The project to create four
University_of_Diffa
Award of the Pakistan Armed Forces
Tamgha-e-Diffa (Urdu: تمغہِ دفاع, lit. '(Defence Medal)' is a Pakistani general campaign medal and is awarded along with a clasp to all ranks who take
Tamgha-e-Diffa
African jihadist organisation
to Bosso town in Diffa. On 21 October, near Diffa town, two soldiers were killed by explosives while intercepting an attack. Diffa region hosts over
Boko_Haram
Tchirozerine Department (Tchirozerine) Bosso Department (Bosso) Diffa Department (Diffa) Goudoumaria Department (Goudoumaria) Maine-soroa Department (Maine-soroa)
Departments_of_Niger
the excessive violence and human rights violations. The border town of Diffa is separated from Nigeria by the Komadougou Yobe river, a recent drop in
List of terrorist incidents in Niger
List_of_terrorist_incidents_in_Niger
Airport in Diffa, Niger
Diffa Airport (ICAO: DRZF) is an airport serving Diffa, a town in the extreme southeast of Niger, near the border with Nigeria. The airport is in the desert
Diffa_Airport
Town in Niger
is a Commune and town in the southeast of the country, in Diffa Region, northwest of Diffa. Goudoumaria is an administrative post in the Maine-Soroa Department
Goudoumaria
Administrative branch of militant group
being promoted. Later that month, ISWAP suffered a defeat when attacking Diffa, but successfully raided Rann, destroying the local barracks before retreating
Islamic State – West Africa Province
Islamic_State_–_West_Africa_Province
between Boko Haram fighters and Nigerien forces in the town of Baroua, Diffa Region, Niger. The battle was instigated after a contingent of ISWAP fighters
Battle_of_Baroua
attacked a patrol of US Army Special Forces and Nigerian soldiers near Diffa, in the Lake Chad Basin Region in Niger. During the ensuing firefight, Nigerian
December 2017 Diffa Region clash
December_2017_Diffa_Region_clash
Pakistani war hero (1935-1965)
skirmishes of the Bajaur Campaign for which he was awarded the Tamgha-e-Diffa. Its noted that his performance in various service courses was always second
Yunus_Hussain
Nomadic confederation in the Sahel
that reside in the southeastern corner of Niger are known as Diffa Arabs for the Diffa Region. The majority migrated from Chad, initially due to the
Baggara_Arabs
Saharan dialect continuum of West Africa
composed of Diffa Region and Zinder Region in the southeast. Parts of Agadez Region are also Kanuri. Cities where it is spoken include Zinder, Diffa, N'Guigmi
Kanuri_language
City in Diffa Region, Niger
paved section of the Nigerien Route Nationale 1, although the sections past Diffa are notorious for their poor condition. Two unpaved highways or caravan
N'guigmi
Nigerian politician
Emmanuel W Tupele-Ebi Diffa was elected Senator for the Bayelsa West constituency of Bayelsa State, Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic
Tupele-Ebi_Diffa
Place in Diffa Region, Niger
Boula Brin, Boulabrin) is a village located in the commune of N'guigmi, Diffa Region, in southeast Niger. The village is approximately six kilometers
Bilabrin
Civil conflict in Niger
during a raid carried out by Boko Haram militants in the town of Diffa, in the Diffa Region. The jihadists attacked the town in the late afternoon, riding
Islamist_insurgency_in_Niger
Nature reserve in the southeast of Niger
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) Location Zinder Region, Diffa Region, Niger Nearest city Termit Kaoboul, Tasker Coordinates 16°23′38″N
Termit_Massif_Reserve
north and east, and more Tuareg and Diffa Arabs to the west. Covering much of the north of the Zinder and Diffa Regions, there are few permanent settlements
Termit_Massif
Public university in Niger
Council of Ministers approved the creation of four new universities: Agadez, Diffa, Dosso, and Tillabéri. This decision was unanimously supported by the deputies
University_of_Dosso
Variant of Arabic spoken in Chad
Nigeria's (Borno State), Cameroon's Far North Region, and in the Diffa Department of Niger's Diffa Region. The number of speakers in Niger is estimated to be
Chadian_Arabic
Storyteller, singer, or musician of oral tradition in West Africa
A Hausa griot performs at Diffa, Niger, playing a komsa (Xalam).
Griot
American painter
School, the Cattle Baron's Ball benefiting the American Cancer Society, DIFFA - Design Industries Foundation Fitting Aids and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
JD_Miller
Israeli-backed Palestinian militant group
Defense Forces (Arabic: قوات الدفاع الشعبي للشجاعية, romanized: Quwwat al-Diffa al-Sha'bi lil-Shuja'yia) is an Israeli-backed anti-Hamas militant group
Shuja'iyya Popular Defense Forces
Shuja'iyya_Popular_Defense_Forces
Pakistani pioneer aerobatic pilot and Air Commodore (1924–1969)
1957 Tamgha-i-Pakistan (Member of the Order of Pakistan) 1961 Tamgha-e-Diffa (Defence Medal) 1. 1947–1948 War Clasp 2. Bajaur Campaign Clasp Sitara-e-Harb
FS_Hussain
This is a list of hospitals in Niger. While the World Bank classified 40 hospitals in Niger in 2001, most are small clinics. There were on 296 Physicians
List_of_hospitals_in_Niger
13°49′00″N 6°25′00″E / 13.8166667°N 6.4166667°E / 13.8166667; 6.4166667 Diffa Diffa 39,960 13°18′56″N 12°36′32″E / 13.3155556°N 12.6088889°E / 13.3155556;
List_of_cities_in_Niger
Depression in the Western Desert of Egypt
escarpments up to 280 m (920 ft) high, marking the edge of the adjacent El Diffa plateau. To the south the depression slopes gently up to the Great Sand
Qattara_Depression
Variety of the Kanuri language
branch. Manga Kanuri is spoken mainly in Niger in the regions of Zinder and Diffa along the Nigerian and Chadian borders. It also spoken by a significant
Manga_Kanuri
Highest mountain in Indonesia and Oceania
Explorersweb". Explorersweb. Retrieved 29 October 2024. Sephiawardhani, Diffa (3 March 2025). Martina, Lasti (ed.). "Two RI Climbers Died of Hypothermia
Puncak_Jaya
American architect and designer
magazine's ShowHouse benefit for the Design Industries Foundation for AIDS (DIFFA) in New York City. In 1994, Wanzenberg designed a residence on Manhattan's
Alan_Wanzenberg
Chronology of a Nigerian Islamist group's attempt to take over four countries
– 2015 Niger raid – Boko Haram launched raids on the towns of Bosso and Diffa, both in Niger, the first time that the group has attacked the country.
Timeline of the Boko Haram insurgency
Timeline_of_the_Boko_Haram_insurgency
Race or ethnic-based discrimination
announced that it would deport the approximately 150,000 Arabs living in the Diffa region of eastern Niger to Chad. While the government collected Arabs in
Racism
Flag carrier of Niger
Country City Airport Status Niger Agadez Mano Dayak International Airport Diffa Diffa Airport Maradi Maradi Airport Niamey Diori Hamani International Airport
Niger_Airlines
A Hausa Griot playing the gurmi (a Hausa variant of the xalam with a signature spherical body) in Diffa, Niger.
Gurmi_(lute)
October 2006, Niger announced that it would deport Arabs living in the Diffa region of eastern Niger to Chad. This population numbered about 150,000
List of ethnic cleansing campaigns
List_of_ethnic_cleansing_campaigns
Subdivision of Niger
the national capital, Niamey, comprises a capital district. Agadez Region Diffa Region Dosso Region Maradi Region Tahoua Region Tillabéri Region Zinder
Administrative divisions of Niger
Administrative_divisions_of_Niger
Military unit
Brigade, Nigerian Army Brigadier General G. M. Mutkut Sector 4 (former) Niger Diffa (along the Yobe River) 5th Military Regiment, Niger Armed Forces Colonel
Multinational Joint Task Force
Multinational_Joint_Task_Force
Landlocked country in West Africa
Benin. In August 2002, unrest within military camps occurred in Niamey, Diffa, and Nguigmi, and the government was able to restore order within days.
Niger
Siskamling]. Suara.com. 8 September 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025. Diffa Rezy (12 September 2025). "Irjen Kemendagri Pastikan Solo Raya Aman dan
August 2025 Indonesian protests
August_2025_Indonesian_protests
Tagriss Albarkaram Damagaram Takaya Guidimouni Mazamni Moa Wame Chetimari Diffa Gueskerou Dioundiou Karakara Zabori Dan-Kassari Dogondoutchi Dogonkiria
Communes_of_Niger
AJY Mano Dayak International Airport Arlit DRZL RLT Arlit Airport Diffa DRZF Diffa Airport Dirkou DRZD Dirkou Airport Dogondoutchi DRRC Dogondoutchi Airport
List_of_airports_in_Niger
Pakistani general (1910-1969)
of Courage) 1965 War Sitara-e-Pakistan (Star of Pakistan) (SPk) Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) 1965 War Clasp Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War (War Star
Akhtar_Hussain_Malik
American LGBTQ+ rights activist (1963–1997)
HIV/AIDS epidemic would "leave lasting effects." Madson was supportive of DIFFA, an AIDS charity, and was deeply moved by the New York City AIDS Memorial
David_Madson_(architect)
Pakistani fighter pilot (1935–2013)
Courage) 1965 War Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) (Star of Excellence) Tamgha-e-Diffa (Defence Medal) 1. 1965 War Clasp 2. 1971 War Clasp Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War
MM_Alam
Pakistani admiral (1935–2022)
(Military) Star of Excellence Sitara-e-Basalat Star of Good Conduct Tamgha-e-Diffa General Service Medal (1965 and 1971 War clasps) Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War
Saeed_Mohammad_Khan
d'Agadez [fr] Université Dan Dicko Dankoulodo de Maradi [fr] Université de Diffa [fr] Université de Dosso [fr] Université de Tillabéri [fr] Université de
List_of_universities_in_Niger
President of Niger since 2025
Commander of the Presidential guard, he led forces in Zinder, Agadez, and Diffa regions where he combated drug trafficking. In 1989, he was the first officer
Abdourahamane_Tchiani
Refugees in Niger
in North-Eastern Nigeria. As of July 2016, there are 280,000 refugees in Diffa region of Niger and approximately 6,000 and 10,000 displaced persons in
Nigerian_refugees_in_Niger
nomadic or seminomadic livestock-raising peoples—Tuareg, Fulani, Toubou and Diffa Arabs. With rapidly growing populations and the consequent competition for
Demographics_of_Niger
Displaced people from Nigeria
fleeing violence from Boko Haram are living with local populations in the Diffa Region, Niger. As of June 11, 2014, "The International Rescue Committee
Nigerian_refugees
Jihadi assault shock troops
fighters belonging to the Islamic State's West Africa Province against Diffa in Niger on 9 April 2019, during the Chad Basin campaign (2018–2019) A Taliban
Inghimasi
Place in Diffa, Niger
town in the Diffa Region, Maine-Soroa Department of southeastern Niger. It lies on the RN1 east–west highway of which runs between Diffa and Niamey, about
Kelakam,_Niger
Nigerian river
towns near the river include Gashua, Geidam, and Damasak in Nigeria, and Diffa in Niger. Some rural dwellers in Yobe complained that chemicals and waste
Yobe_River
Policy on permits required to enter Indonesia
visa-free agreement for diplomatic and service passport holders Sephiawardhani, Diffa. "Indonesia-Somalia Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Concrete Cooperation
Visa_policy_of_Indonesia
2006, Niger announced that it would deport to Chad the "Diffa Arabs", Arabs living in the Diffa region of eastern Niger. Their population numbered about
Racism_in_Africa
Series of battles and offensives in the Chad Basin
also became more active in Niger in course of March, repeatedly attacking Diffa, Toumour, and smaller villages. About 18,480 people were displaced due to
Chad Basin campaign (2018–2020)
Chad_Basin_campaign_(2018–2020)
(2012 census) Population (2020 estimate) Agadez 667,799 487,620 687,540 Diffa 156,906 593,821 837,290 Dosso 33,850 2,037,713 2,873,180 Maradi 41,796 3
Regions_of_Niger
especially by the Diffa Arabs (also known as Mahamid Arabs) an Arab nomadic tribespeople who is living in eastern Niger, mostly in the Diffa Region. Arabic
List of countries and territories where Arabic is an official language
List_of_countries_and_territories_where_Arabic_is_an_official_language
Meridian passing trough Florence, Italy
11°15′E / 18.683°N 11.250°E / 18.683; 11.250 East side of Goudoumaria in Diffa Region - 13°43′N 11°15′E / 13.717°N 11.250°E / 13.717; 11.250 Nigeria
Florence_meridian
Pakistani general
(Crescent of Excellence) Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Good Conduct) Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) Siachen Glacier Clasp Tamgha-e-Baqa (Nuclear Test
Haroon_Aslam
Province of Chad
the Murzuq District in Libya to the north, Borkou Region to the east, and Diffa and Agadez Regions in Niger to the west. The most northerly of Chad's regions
Tibesti_(region)
Pakistani general, diplomat, author (1922–1999)
Sitara-e-Quaid-e-Azam (SQA) Sitara-e-Khidmat (SK) Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) 1. 1965 War Clasp 2. 1971 War Clasp Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War (War
Khadim_Hussain_Raja
31st Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence (Pakistan)
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) (Crescent of Excellence) Sitara-e-Basalat Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) Tamgha-e-Baqa (Nuclear Test Medal) 1998 Tamgha-e-Istaqlal
Asim_Malik
Saharan language of eastern Niger and northern Chad
Bahr el Gazel Region, Batha, Borkou, Hadjer-Lamis, Kanem, Lac, Wadi-Fira, Diffa, Zinder Ethnicity Toubou Native speakers 700,000 (2019–2021) Language family
Daza_language
Pakistan Army major general
Sitara-e-Pakistan (Star of Pakistan) (SPk) Sitara-e-Quaid-e-Azam (SQA) Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) 1965 War Clasp Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War (War Star
Iftikhar_Khan_Janjua
American speaker, film producer, and LGBTQ activist
Love Ball fundraiser for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA), a nonprofit educating about and advocating for people impacted by HIV/AIDS
Kevin_Burrus
30th Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence (Pakistan)
Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) (Crescent of Excellence) Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) Siachen Glacier Clasp Tamgha-e-Baqa (Nuclear Test Medal) 1998
Nadeem_Anjum
Bangladeshi admiral (1932–2018)
Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War (War Star 1965) Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War (War Medal 1965) Tamgha-e-Jamhuria (Republic Commemoration
M._H._Khan
Region of Niger
of Niger and covers 145,430 km². It borders Agadez Region to the north, Diffa Region to the east, Nigeria to the south (specifically, the states of Yobe
Zinder_Region
Bangladeshi general and politician (1919–1975)
Award (Independence Award) (posthumous) Bir Uttom (Bir Uttom) Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) Pakistan Tamgha (Pakistan Medal) 1947 Tamgha-e-Jamhuria
Mohammad_Abdur_Rab
Traditional West African lute
A Hausa Griot playing the gurmi (a Hausa variant of the xalam with a spherical body) in Diffa, Niger.
Xalam
Yiyagha; Ngaruwa Meke; Parshaka; Kitha Kwalika; Garba Vunge; Umaru Amthe; Diri Diffa; Dilha Didawa; Shehu Kurama; Mahdi Uryo; Ngoshe Sama'A Pri. Sch.; Musa Takaskala;
List of villages in Borno State
List_of_villages_in_Borno_State
Nigerien politician
election, Issa was accused by local military governors in N'Gourti and Diffa Region of attempting to fix the elections in N'Gourti by orchestrating the
Issa_Lamine
Variety of the Kanuri language
branch. It is spoken in Niger by approximately 115,000 speakers in the Diffa Region of southeast Niger, near the border with Chad and Nigeria. Tumari
Tumari_Kanuri
Overview of and topical guide to Niger
Niger Departments of Niger Communes of Niger Regions of Niger Agadez Region Diffa Region Dosso Region Maradi Region Tahoua Region Tillabéri Region Zinder
Outline_of_Niger
Place in Agadez Region, Niger
Hassaniyya-speaking Moors (also called Azawagh Arabs, not to be confused with Niger's Diffa Arabs) in the northwest border regions of Niger. The Azawagh area is the
Assamakka
Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan from 1994 to 1997
(Military) (Star of Excellence) Sitara-e-Basalat (Star of Good Conduct) Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War (War Star 1965) Sitara-e-Harb
Abbas_Khattak
Nigerien politician
President Mamadou Tandja Personal details Born 1950 (age 75–76) N'guigmi, Diffa, Niger Party Democratic and Social Convention Education African School of
Abdou_Labo
human development 1 Tillabéri (with Niamey) 0.512 2 Agadez 0.508 – Niger 0.419 3 Maradi 0.403 4 Dosso 0.401 5 Diffa 0.386 6 Zinder 0.384 7 Tahoua 0.372
List of regions of Niger by Human Development Index
List_of_regions_of_Niger_by_Human_Development_Index
Chadic language spoken in West Africa
official language in 2025. It is commonly spoken in the cities of Maradi, Diffa, Tahoua, Zinder, Tillaberi, Dosso, and Agadez. Hausa is spoken in the north
Hausa_language
Nomadic Arab ethnic group in Niger, Mali, and Algeria
which is one of the regional varieties of Arabic. Azawagh Moors Baggara Diffa Arabs Paris (1995): p. 250. For an introduction to the culture of the Azawagh
Azawagh_Arabs
October 2006, Niger announced that it would deport the Arabs living in the Diffa Region of eastern Niger to Chad. This population numbered about 150,000
Human_rights_in_Niger
Chadian military operation against Boko Haram in 2020
2020 – 9 April 2020 Location Chad Lac region Nigeria Borno State Niger Diffa Region Result Chadian victory Belligerents Chad Niger Parts of Multinational
Operation_Boma's_Wrath
Place in Maradi Region, Niger
major east–west paved highway which crosses from Niamey in the west to Diffa in the far east. It also has an airport. Maradi has long been a trading
Maradi,_Niger
American architect
serves as Chair Emeritus of the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) and as a board member of Citymeals-on-Wheels, and New York Restoration
David_Rockwell
President of Niger from 2021 to 2023
born in 1960 in the village of Bilabrin, French Niger, in the present-day Diffa Region of Niger. He was raised in the town of Tesker, 200 kilometers west
Mohamed_Bazoum
Former chief of staff of the Bangladesh Navy
Padak II (Jesthata Padak II) Jesthata Padak I (Jesthata Padak I) Tamgha-e-Diffa (General Service Medal) Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War (War Star 1965) Tamgha-e-Jang
Amir_Ahmed_Mustafa
Ethnic group in the Sahel and West Africa
Nigeria (such as Adamawa, Tahoua, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zinder, Bauchi, Diffa, Yobe, Gombe, and further east, into the Benue River valley systems of north
Fula_people
N'Guigmi in the east, via Tillabery, Niamey, Dosso, Maradi, Zinder, and Diffa. The first large paved section, between Gouré and N'Guigmi, was surfaced
Route_nationale_1_(Niger)
Department in Diffa Region, Niger
Bosso is a department of the Diffa Region in Niger. The department is located in the south-east of the country and borders Nigeria and Chad. Its administrative
Bosso_Department
that by the beginning of 2019 many susceptible populations throughout the Diffa region will experience Stressed and Crisis levels of food insecurity based
Food_insecurity_in_Niger
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African, Arabic, Muslim, Swahili
Paradise Egyptian Name
Girl/Female
Indian
Suggest
Girl/Female
Irish
Ancient.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Knowledge; Goddess Parvati
Boy/Male
Tamil
Another name of Lord Krishna
Female
Japanese
(美智å) Japanese name MICHIKO means "beautiful wise child."
Girl/Female
Australian, British, Danish, English, German, Polish, Scandinavian, Swedish, Teutonic, Ukrainian
God of Fertility and Peace; Beautiful; He who is Foremost; God of Peace and Prosperity
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Hindu
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Full Moon; Moonlight
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n.
Evil name; bad reputation; defamation.
n.
A form of divorce, among the ancient Romans, in which a cake was used. See Confarreation.