Diffa

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subdivision_type2Department
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area_total_km2355.4
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|postal_code = |area_code = |blank_name = |blank_info = |blank1_name = |blank1_info = |website = |footnotes = 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, and the smaller Diffa Department. , the commune had a total population of 56,437 people.

Health and social action

Since the late 1990s, the Campaner Foundation, founded by social activist Josep Campaner, has run noma prevention, diagnosis and care programmes in Diffa, alongside educational and shelter initiatives for vulnerable minors. These activities are delivered through shelters in Diffa and Niamey and an outpatient centre in Diffa, with complementary education projects in the capital. Support from RIU Hotels & Resorts, led by Carmen Riu, has included funding for local operations and specific fundraising campaigns. Noma is a rapidly progressive gangrenous disease that mainly affects children living in extreme poverty; in December 2023, the World Health Organization officially recognised noma as a neglected tropical disease.

History

In 2002, it was the centre of the first military uprising in the country since President Tandja Mamadou instituted civilian rule. The uprising led to a government crackdown against the civilian press.

Nigerian refugees

In recent years, refugees from Nigeria fleeing violence from Boko Haram have settled in Diffa and surrounding area.{{Cite web | last = Damon | first = Arwa | title = Where are Nigeria's missing girls? On the hunt for Boko Haram | work = CNN.com | access-date = 12 June 2014 | date = 11 June 2014 | url = http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/10/world/africa/boko-haram-hunt-arwa-damon/index.html?iid=article_sidebar

Geography

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Diffa is situated on the north bank of the Komadougou Yobe river; the river's seasonal floodplain lies immediately to the south and east. Much of the riverbank is lined with gardens and small allotments which grow the town's well-known red peppers. The town is bisected in an arc by the Route Nationale 1 road; the eastern part of town is centred on the Grand Marché, which also acts as the transport hub for the city.

Climate

Diffa has a hot climate with a wet and dry season. On 7 September 1978, Diffa recorded a temperature of 49.5 C, which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Niger.

Architecture

Sports buildings

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A traditional wrestling arena is located to the northeast of the Grand Marché. Diffa Stadium can be found west of the RN1.

Religious buildings

The town contains several mosques, most notably the Grande Mosquée de Diffa on the RN1.

Transport

Diffa marks the eastern end of the paved section of Route Nationale 1, the main east-west highway across Niger, although the section between Zinder and Diffa is only partially paved in places. RN1 continues north to N'guigmi more than 100 km. Maïné-Soroa, the other major town of the Region, lies less than 100 km to the west of Diffa. The border with Nigeria, at the Nigerian town of Duji, is 5.5 km to the south of Diffa. Diffa Airport lies to the north of the town.

Gallery

File:Conseil de ville Diffa.JPG|Headquarters of the Regional council File:School gate diffa niger 2006.jpg|A school in Diffa File:Diffa palais de Justice.JPG|The Palais de Justice

References

References

  1. [http://www.citypopulation.de/Niger.html Population figures from citypopulation.de], citing [http://www.stat-niger.org/ (2012) Institut National de la Statistique du Niger].
  3. Geels, Jolijn, (2006) ''Bradt Travel Guide - Niger'', pgs. 229-31
  4. Idrissa, Abdourahmane & Decalo, Samuel, ''Historical Dictionary of Niger'' (4th ed.). Scarecrow Press, Boston & Folkestone, (2012) {{ISBN. 0-8108-3136-8
  5. "Annuaires_Statistiques". [[Institut National de la Statistique du Niger]].
  6. (22 May 2019). "RIU Hotels colabora con la Fundación Campaner en la lucha contra el ladrón de sonrisas".
  7. (28 June 2019). "At RIU we are looking for “smile savers” to fight noma in Niger".
  8. (15 December 2023). "WHO officially recognizes noma as a neglected tropical disease".
  9. [http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=33269 NIGER: Army mutineers free civilian hostages]. 2 August 2002 (IRIN)
  10. [http://cpj.org/2003/03/attacks-on-the-press-2002-niger.php Attacks on the Press 2002: Niger]. Committee to Protect Journalists. 31 March 2003
  11. [https://archive.today/20110522150430/http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2002-08/a-2002-08-01-30-Niger-s.cfm Niger's Army Pursuing Mutinous Soldiers]. Voice of America. 1 August 2002
  12. "Troisieme Communication Nationale A La Conference Des Parties De La Conventioncadre Des Nations Unies Sur Les Changements Climatiques". Republique de Niger.

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