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/Khartoum |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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.
Located in Northern Sudan, Sudanese Kurti (Kurdufan) is the core city of Kurdufan State and one of Sudan's important cultural and trade hubs. Located in the Sahelian belt of central Africa, the region has an arid climate and agriculture is based on drought-tolerant crops such as sorghum and groundnuts. Kurti has historically been a trade node connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa, where diverse cultures mingled and Arab traditions intertwined with indigenous African characteristics to form a unique folklore. Although the city is small in size, it has a thriving handicraft market and is famous for its leather products and traditional textiles. In recent years, with the gradual improvement of regional infrastructure, Kurti has become increasingly prominent in agricultural trade and logistics, and has become an important support for the economic vitality of northern Sudan.