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Country in West Africa
Niger, officially the Republic of the Niger, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is a unitary state bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to
Niger
Major river in West Africa
The Niger River (/ˈnaɪdʒər/ NY-jər; French: (le) fleuve Niger [(lə) flœv niʒɛʁ]) is the main river of West Africa, extending about 4,180 kilometres (2
Niger_River
Large language family of Sub-Saharan Africa
Niger–Congo is a proposed family of African languages spoken over the majority of sub-Saharan Africa. It unites the Mande languages, the Atlantic–Congo
Niger–Congo_languages
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Niger, niger, or Níger in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Niger is a landlocked country in Western Africa. Niger may also refer to: Niger River
Niger_(disambiguation)
Species of fungus
Aspergillus niger (/ˌæspərˈdʒɪləs/ /ˈnaɪdʒər/) is a mold classified within the Nigri section of the Aspergillus genus. The Aspergillus genus consists
Aspergillus_niger
Roman emperor from 193 to 194
Gaius Pescennius Niger (c. 135 – 194) was a Roman usurper from 193 to 194 during the Year of the Five Emperors. He claimed the imperial throne in response
Pescennius_Niger
State of Nigeria
Niger State is a state located in northwestern Nigeria, bordered to the east by Kaduna State and the Federal Capital Territory, to the north by Kebbi
Niger_State
Delta of the river Niger
The Niger Delta is the delta of the Niger River sitting directly on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean in Nigeria. It is located within nine coastal
Niger_Delta
Nigerian order of merit
The Order of the Niger (OON) is the second highest national award in Nigeria. It was instituted in 1963 and is junior to the Order of the Federal Republic
Order_of_the_Niger
Men's association football team
Niger Guinea v Niger Libya v Niger Niger v Togo Benin v Niger Mauritania v Niger Niger v Lesotho Gabon v Niger Morocco v Niger Niger
Niger_national_football_team
Topics referred to by the same term
A. niger may refer to: Aaptos niger, a sea sponge Abacetus niger, a ground beetle Acanthus niger, a synonym of Acanthus mollis, a plant native to the
A._niger
Species of flowering plant
Helleborus niger, commonly called Christmas rose or black hellebore, is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae
Helleborus_niger
Species of fish
Oxydoras niger, commonly known as the ripsaw catfish or cuiu cuiu, is a species of thorny catfish native to the Amazon, Essequibo, and São Francisco river
Oxydoras_niger
Religion in Niger (Pew Research Center 2020) Islam (98.1%) Other (1.90%) According to the 2012 census, Islam is the most followed religion in Niger and is
Religion_in_Niger
The demographic features of Nigeriens, the people of Niger, consist of population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic
Demographics_of_Niger
2026 in Niger. President of Niger: Abdourahamane Tiani Prime Minister of Niger: Ali Lamine Zeine Benin–Niger Crisis Islamist insurgency in Niger 4 January
2026_in_Niger
Topics referred to by the same term
C. niger may refer to: Cephalophus niger, the black duiker, a forest dwelling mammal species found in the southern parts of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte
C._niger
Ancient shrine at the Forum Romanum
The Lapis Niger (Latin, "Black Stone") is an ancient shrine in the Roman Forum. Together with the associated Vulcanal (a sanctuary to Vulcan) it constitutes
Lapis_Niger
Niger has a developing economy considered low-income. It was $22.97 billion US dollars in 2025, according to official data from the International Monetary
Economy_of_Niger
Anglo-French theologian
Ralph Niger, Latin Radulphus Niger or Radulfus Niger, anglicized Ralph the Black (c. 1140 – c. 1199), was an Anglo-French theologian and one of the English
Ralph_Niger
small pre-colonial animist dominated state of the Dallol Maouri valley of Niger, known for the indigenous Maouri/Mawri Hausa culture. Arewa's traditional
Arewa_(Niger)
Species of plant
Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger, also black henbane and stinking nightshade) is a poisonous plant belonging to tribe Hyoscyameae of the nightshade family Solanaceae
Hyoscyamus_niger
Topics referred to by the same term
epithet niger. Vascular plants: Sicyos niger Strophanthus niger Syngonanthus niger Beetles: Sennius niger Spermophagus niger Stenoluperus niger Syllitus
S._niger
Combined military forces of Niger
The Niger Armed Forces (Hausa: Rundunar Tsaron Nijar, RTN) includes military armed force service branches (Niger Army and Niger Air Force), paramilitary
Niger_Armed_Forces
Civil conflict in Niger
Mali, and Niger has been a hotbed for jihadist forces originating from Mali. The insurgency has taken place in two distinct regions of Niger. In the southwest
Islamist_insurgency_in_Niger
Species of mammal
The fox squirrel (Sciurus niger), also known as the eastern fox squirrel or Bryant's fox squirrel, is the largest species of tree squirrel native to North
Fox_squirrel
Overview of and topical guide to Niger
Niger Niger is: a landlocked country Population of Niger: 14,226,000 - 55th most populous country Area of Niger: 1,267,000 km2 Atlas of Niger Niger is
Outline_of_Niger
2017 Islamic State operation
The Tongo Tongo ambush or the Niger ambush occurred on 4 October 2017, when armed militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) attacked
Tongo_Tongo_ambush
The flag of Niger (Hausa: tutar Nijar) has been the national flag since 1959, a year prior to its formal independence from French West Africa. It uses
Flag_of_Niger
Species of fish
The redtoothed triggerfish (Odonus niger) or Niger triggerfish is a triggerfish of the tropical Indo-Pacific area, and the sole member of its genus. Some
Redtoothed_triggerfish
Niger is a landlocked nation in West Africa located along the border between the Sahara and Sub-Saharan regions. Its geographic coordinates are longitude
Geography_of_Niger
Flag carrier of Niger
Niger Airlines is the Nigerien flag carrier headquartered in Niamey and based at Diori Hamani International Airport. The airline was founded in 2012 and
Niger_Airlines
Character in the New Testament
Simon Niger is a person in the Book of Acts in the New Testament. He is mentioned in Acts 13:1 as being one of the "prophets and teachers" in the church
Simeon_Niger
Country in West Africa
in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in
Nigeria
Telecommunications in Niger include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Radio stations: state-run TV station; 3 private
Telecommunications_in_Niger
List of ships with the same or similar names
of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Niger after the Niger River, whilst another was planned. HMS Niger (1759) was a 32-gun fifth rate launched in
HMS_Niger
Topics referred to by the same term
H. niger may refer to: Helleborus niger, the Christmas rose or black hellebore, a plant species Hemiargyra niger, a tachinid fly species Hyoscyamus niger
H._niger
Humans have inhabited present-day Niger since prehistoric times, with evidence of early activity dating back 60,000 years. The region hosted ancient rock
History_of_Niger
Region of Mali
The Middle Niger is a region of Mali that includes Dia Shoma, Djenné-Djenno, Méma, Macina, and the Malian Lakes Region. The settlement complex at Dia
Middle_Niger
Species of fish
Malacosteus niger, commonly known as the stoplight loosejaw, is a species of deep-sea fish. Some additional common names for this species include: northern
Malacosteus_niger
Reconstructed ancestor of the Niger–Congo language family
Proto-Niger–Congo is the hypothetical reconstructed proto-language of the proposed Niger–Congo language family. Unlike Nilo-Saharan, the Niger–Congo language
Proto-Niger–Congo_language
Authoritative body of Niger
Seventh Republic of Niger. It is a semi-presidential republic, whereby the President of Niger is head of state and the Prime Minister of Niger head of government
Government_of_Niger
Largest extant species of caiman
The black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) is a crocodilian reptile endemic to South America. With a maximum length of around 5 to 6.5 m (16 to 21 ft) and
Black_caiman
International crisis following 2023 coup in Niger
On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Niger, during which the country's presidential guard removed and detained president Mohamed Bazoum. Subsequently
Nigerien_crisis_(2023–2024)
Forged documents in the Iraq disarmament crisis
The Niger uranium forgeries were forged documents initially released in 2001 by SISMI (the former military intelligence agency of Italy), which seem to
Niger_uranium_forgeries
Prostitution in Niger is illegal but common in the cities, near mines and around military bases. Per UNAIDS 2016 estimates, there were 46,630 sex workers
Prostitution_in_Niger
British mercantile company (1879–1900)
The Royal Niger Company was a mercantile company chartered by the British government in the nineteenth century. It was formed in 1879 as the United African
Royal_Niger_Company
Confederation of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
economic union in the Sahel region of Africa comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. It originated as a mutual defense pact in 2023. All three member states
Alliance_of_Sahel_States
Capital and the largest city of Niger
and largest city of Niger. It is in the western part of the country, surrounded by the Tillabéri Region. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated
Niamey
Inland delta of the Niger River
The Inner Niger Delta, also known as the Macina or Masina, is the inland river delta of the Niger River. It is an area of fluvial wetlands, lakes and
Inner_Niger_Delta
The national and official language of Niger is Hausa. French served as the country's official language until 2025 when it was replaced with Hausa as per
Languages_of_Niger
Species of ant
The black garden ant (Lasius niger), also known as the common black ant, is a formicine ant, the type species of the genus Lasius, which is found across
Black_garden_ant
Topics referred to by the same term
L. niger may refer to: Lasius niger, the black garden ant, a formicine ant species found all over Europe Lathyrus niger, the black pea, blackening flat
L._niger
Military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum
On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Niger when the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, and presidential guard commander General
2023_Nigerien_coup_d'état
In Niger, abortion is illegal except in the cases of risk to life, health or fetal defects. Legal abortions require physician approval, which health facilities
Abortion_in_Niger
1900–1960 French possession in West Africa
The Colony of Niger (French: Colonie du Niger; Hausa: Mulkin Mallakar Nijar) was a French colonial possession covering much of the territory of the modern
Colony_of_Niger
Oil pipeline in West Africa
The Niger–Benin Oil Pipeline, also known as Niger–Benin Export Pipeline (NBEP), is a 1,950 kilometer long crude oil pipeline connecting oilfields near
Niger–Benin_Oil_Pipeline
Place in Maradi Region, Niger
Maradi is a city in Niger and the administrative centre of Maradi Region. It is also the seat of the Maradi Department and an Urban Commune. Maradi has
Maradi,_Niger
President of Niger since 2025
military officer and politician who has served as the 11th president of Niger since 2025. Known for his anti-imperialist, pan-Africanist and Hausa nationalist
Abdourahamane_Tiani
Topics referred to by the same term
E. niger may refer to: Epicrionops niger, a caecilian amphibian species found in Guyana, Venezuela and possibly Brazil Esox niger, the chain pickerel,
E._niger
Attempted overthrow of Abdourahamane Tiani
On 28–29 August 2026, a mutinous faction of the Niger Armed Forces calling themselves the Armed Forces for the Restoration of the Fatherland attempted
2026_Nigerien_coup_attempt
1891–1900 UK possession in Western Africa
The Niger Coast Protectorate was a British protectorate in the Oil Rivers area of present-day Nigeria, originally established as the Oil Rivers Protectorate
Niger_Coast_Protectorate
Ongoing military conflict
conflict in the Niger Delta first arose in the early 1990s over tensions between foreign oil corporations and a number of the Niger Delta's minority
Conflict_in_the_Niger_Delta
Nigerian football club
Niger Tornadoes Football Club is a football club based in Minna, Nigeria. They play in the Nigerian Professional Football League. Their home stadium is
Niger_Tornadoes_F.C.
major purported African language families: Afroasiatic, Nilo-Saharan and Niger-Congo. Nigeria also has several as-yet unclassified languages, such as Centúúm
Languages_of_Nigeria
Trebius Niger was an ancient Roman author and statesman of the second century B.C. He was a companion of a certain Lucullus and in 150 B.C. was the proconsul
Trebius_Niger
States deployed special operations forces and unmanned aerial vehicles in Niger to support the Nigerien government and French military in counter-terrorism
United States intervention in Niger
United_States_intervention_in_Niger
War in West Africa
ongoing since 2012. The conflict mainly takes place in the countries of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. The conflict began during the early stages of the Mali
War_in_the_Sahel
Species of millipede
Tachypodoiulus niger, known variously as the white-legged snake millipede or the black millipede, is a European species of millipede. It is very similar
Tachypodoiulus_niger
This is a list of heads of state of Niger since the country gained independence from France in 1960 to the present day. A total of eleven people (not
List of heads of state of Niger
List_of_heads_of_state_of_Niger
The wildlife of Niger is composed of its flora and fauna. The protected areas in the country total about 8.5 million hectares (21 million acres), which
Wildlife_of_Niger
Women in Niger are women that are from or live in the West African country of Niger. These women belong to a population in which 98% are practitioners
Women_in_Niger
French colony in West Africa (1902-04)
Senegambia and Niger was a short-lived administrative unit of the colonial French West Africa possessions, in the region of present-day Niger, Mali and Senegal
Senegambia_and_Niger
Topics referred to by the same term
O. niger may refer to: Odonus niger, the redtoothed triggerfish or Niger trigger, a fish species of the tropical Indo-Pacific area Oxydoras niger, the
O._niger
Topics referred to by the same term
niger may refer to: Tachypodoiulus niger, the white-legged snake millipede or black millipede, a millipede species found in Europe Telmatobius niger,
T._niger
Oldest diocese of the Church of Nigeria
The Anglican Diocese on the Niger is the mother diocese (oldest diocese) of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). It is one of 10 Anglican dioceses
Anglican_Diocese_on_the_Niger
Niger is divided into seven regions (French: régions; singular – région), each of which is named after its capital. Additionally, the national capital
Regions_of_Niger
Russian expeditionary paramilitary group in Africa
to gain control over strategic resources like uranium, particularly in Niger, as well as leverage migration routes for geopolitical purposes. In November
Africa_Corps_(Russia)
Species of lizard
Cordylus niger, the black girdled lizard, is a medium-sized lizard restricted to Table Mountain on the Cape Peninsula and a second, isolated population
Cordylus_niger
Sun symbols have a variety of uses
form of a "dark" or "black sun", or a green lion devouring the Sun. Sol niger (black sun) can refer to the first stage of the alchemical magnum opus,
Suns_in_alchemy
AD 193 in the Roman Empire
claimed the title of Roman emperor: Pertinax, Didius Julianus, Pescennius Niger, Clodius Albinus, and Septimius Severus. This year started a period of civil
Year_of_the_Five_Emperors
Islam in Niger accounts for the vast majority of the nation's religious adherents. The faith is practiced by more than 99.3% of the population, although
Islam_in_Niger
Anglican province in Nigeria
The Anglican Province of the Niger is one of the 14 ecclesiastical provinces of the Church of Nigeria. It includes nine dioceses: Awka (Bishop: Alexander
Anglican Province of the Niger
Anglican_Province_of_the_Niger
Formation of international cooperation among African States
like ECOWAS accounted for almost half of Niger's annual budget. Following Niger's ECOWAS suspension, Niger's neighbours closed their borders to the country
ECOWAS
Species of fish
Scarus niger, common names the swarthy parrotfish, dusky parrotfish, and black parrotfish, is a species of parrotfish. It is found in Indo-West and Central
Scarus_niger
Topics referred to by the same term
Liber Niger ("Black Book") may refer to: The Liber Niger Alani, a cartulary of the Anglican archdiocese of Dublin by John Alen (1476–1534), Archbishop
Liber_Niger
Species of bat
The Mauritian flying fox (Pteropus niger), also known as Greater Mascarene flying fox or Mauritius fruit bat, is a large megabat species endemic to Mauritius
Mauritian_flying_fox
Hypothetical major branch of the Volta-Congo languages
The Volta–Niger family of languages, also known as West Benue–Congo, Kwa or East Kwa, is one of the branches of the Niger–Congo language family, with
Volta–Niger_languages
Nigerien singer
Binta Labaran (professionally known as Fati Niger) is a Nigerian singer and actress who has earned the title "Gimbiyar Mawakan Hausa" (translated to "Princess
Fati_Niger
Species of flowering plant
without deterioration. Niger seed contains proteins, oil and soluble sugars. Niger seeds are used as bird feed worldwide. Commercial niger seed is grown in
Guizotia_abyssinica
Species of plant
Cyperus niger is a species of sedge known by the common name black flatsedge. This plant is native to the Americas, where it can be found in wet areas
Cyperus_niger
Railway connecting Dakar, Senegal and Koulikoro, Mali
The Dakar–Niger Railway (French: Chemin de fer Dakar-Niger) connects Dakar, Senegal to Koulikoro, Mali. The name refers to the Niger River, not the Republic
Dakar–Niger_Railway
Species of fish
Schizopyge niger, the Alghad snowtrout, is a species of cyprinid freshwater fish that lives in cold lakes and nearby channels in the Kashmir region in
Schizothorax_niger
Species of fish
The black triggerfish or black durgon (Melichthys niger), called Humuhumu'ele'ele in Hawaiian, is a blimp-shaped triggerfish with bright white lines running
Black_triggerfish
Species of freshwater fish
The chain pickerel (Esox niger), also known as Jackfish, Mud Pike, or Southern Pike is a species of freshwater fish in the pike family (family Esocidae)
Chain_pickerel
Extinct genus of dinosaurs
was discovered in the Elrhaz Formation in an area called Gadoufaoua, in Niger. Fossils of this dinosaur were first described in 1976, but it was only
Nigersaurus
Yiddish literary critic (1883–1955)
Shmuel Niger (also Samuel Niger; pen name of Shmuel Charney, 1883–1955, Yiddish: שמואל טשאַרני) was a Yiddish writer, literary critic and historian and
Shmuel_Niger
Species of fungus
Phellodon niger, commonly known as the black tooth, is a species of tooth fungus in the family Bankeraceae, and the type species of the genus Phellodon
Phellodon_niger
belong to many distinct language families, among which the largest are: Niger–Congo, which include the large Atlantic-Congo and Bantu branches in West
Languages_of_Africa
Species of snake
Achalinus niger, common name black odd-scaled snake or black burrowing snake, is a snake in family Xenodermatidae that is endemic to Taiwan. This Taiwan
Achalinus_niger
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