Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Lome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Diffa, the capital of the Diffa region in southeastern Niger, is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert and shares a border with Nigeria, making it one of the most important border cities in Niger. The city is located in the lower Niger River basin around the climate of the tropical desert climate, hot and dry throughout the year, the average annual precipitation is less than 300 millimeters. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and the surrounding areas are rich in millet, sorghum and livestock. Diffa, as a regional trade center, undertakes the function of cross-border trade with neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, and is especially famous for the trade of livestock, agricultural products and handicrafts. The city is culturally diverse, with Hausa, Tuareg and Kanuri ethnic groups living in the area, and is unique in its crafts such as traditional leather weaving and silversmithing. Despite infrastructural challenges, Diffa remains an important economic and cultural node in the south-east of the Niger, thanks to its strategic location and rich cultural heritage.
Amoumè is a quiet town in the south of the West African country of Togo, located in the Maritime Region, about 30 kilometers north of the capital city of Lomé, in the plains along the Gulf of Guinea. Rooted in traditional Ewe culture, the town's inhabitants are mainly engaged in fishing, agriculture (e.g. cassava, maize cultivation) and small-scale trade, and live a slow and simple life. Dotted with coconut groves and lagoons, the town's natural beauty is mirrored by the local craft market, a window on the southern Togolese vernacular. Despite its small size, Amlame is one of the smallest towns on the Togolese coast, thanks to its proximity to Lomé and its unique cultural scene.