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

Sereno has long worked in the country and has led the creation of the world's first zero energy museum, the Museum of the River, located on an island in the center of Niamey, Niger's capital.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

Traffic has been restored at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, according to Flightradar data, except for flights operated by Asky, two of whose aircraft were hit.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

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.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

Anderson, met in Niamey, Niger’s capital, this past week with representatives of Niger’s military, led by the army chief of staff, Col.

From New York Times • May 19, 2024

Or have none of you witnessed these craft sitting on the ground at Mopti or Niamey.

From Black Man's Burden by Reynolds, Mack