Kennedy Bridge, Niamey

Name: Kennedy Bridge
Address: Niamey, Niger

#3 among attractions in Niamey

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The Kennedy Bridge is the main crossing for the Niger River in Niamey, Niger. It was built in 1970, and named for United States President John F. Kennedy. Its construction enabled Niamey to expand onto the right bank of the river to the west. On 9 February 1990, a confrontation between students of the University of Niamey and police on the bridge left 20 civilians dead, and hastened the end of the military regime led by General Ali Saibou. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°30'19"N, 2°6'17"E

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Kennedy Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée National Boubou Hama, Niamey Grand Market, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Abdou Moumouni University.

0.5 miNE
Art museum, Museum
Musée National Boubou Hama, Niamey
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Niamey, the bustling capital of Niger, lies a cultural gem waiting to be explored: the Musée National Boubou Hama. This distinguished museum, named after the prominent Nigerien political and cultural figure Boubou Hama, serves as a vibrant...
1.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Niamey Grand Market, Niamey
29 min walk • The Niamey Grand Market is the largest market and shopping center in Niamey, the capital and largest city in the West African state of Niger.
0.9 miNE
Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Niamey
25 min walk • The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral or simply Cathedral of Niamey, is a religious building of the Catholic Church located in Niamey, the capital city of the African country of Niger.
0.5 miSW
Universities and schools
Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey
12 min walk • Abdou Moumouni University was formerly the University of Niamey from 1974 to 1994. On the right bank of the Niger River in Niamey, its students and faculty have historically been involved in protest movements in the capital.