Niger, [a] officially the Republic of Niger, [b] is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is a unitary state bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Benin and …

6 days ago · Niger, landlocked western African country. It is bounded by Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali. The capital is Niamey. The country takes its name …

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Destination Niger, a country profile of the landlocked nation in West Africa, that covers the southern edge of the Sahara in the north and a stretch of the Sahel in the south. The country …

3 days ago · Niger is a developing, landlocked African nation whose northern expanse includes the Sahara Desert. Tourist facilities are minimal, particularly outside the capital city, Niamey, …

Dec 28, 2025 · Niger’s military rulers order ‘general mobilisation’ against armed groups The military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be …

Niger, located in West Africa, serves as a fascinating example of a landlocked nation. It fringes the southern tips of the vast Sahara Desert to the north and extends into the Sahel region in …

3 days ago · Niger covers a land area of almost 1,270,000 km2 (490,000 sq mi), making it the largest country in West Africa. Over 80% of its land area lies in the Sahara Desert.

Niger, officially the Republic of Niger, is a landlocked sub-Saharan country in western Africa, named after the Niger River. Though rich in minerals, the country is two-thirds desert and …

Mar 1, 2020 · 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 the east,...