Crafts
Tuareg silverwork
Agadez, Niger
The Tuareg of the Sahara make silver crosses, rings and amulets, each style linked to a particular region. Agadez is the centre of the craft.
Craft: Silver crosses and jewellery
Niger: leaders, famous people, culture and history
1 place on the atlas covering crafts. Highlights include Tuareg silverwork.
What is on the atlas
- Crafts Tuareg silverwork
Who leads Niger?
| Transitional President | Abdourahamane Tiani |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Ali Lamine Zeine |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Niger’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Niger
- Queen Sarraounia Azna resistance leader
- Boubou Hama writer and politician
- Hamani Diori first president
- Mamane Barka musician (biram player)
- Sultan Kaocen Tuareg resistance leader
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
Crafts in Niger
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Niger today, a short selection of well-known people from Niger, and the 1 place pinned for Niger on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Niger on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the crafts page.
Questions about Niger
Who is the leader of Niger?
As of July 2026: Transitional President: Abdourahamane Tiani; Prime Minister: Ali Lamine Zeine. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Niger?
Well-known people connected with Niger include Queen Sarraounia (Azna resistance leader), Boubou Hama (writer and politician), Hamani Diori (first president), Mamane Barka (musician (biram player)) and Sultan Kaocen (Tuareg resistance leader).
What traditional crafts is Niger known for?
Traditional crafts from Niger on the atlas include Tuareg silverwork. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
How can I explore Niger on the map?
Choose See Niger on the map above, or search for Niger on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.