Niamey
Niamey's River Niger bridges should never be crossed on foot, the FCDO advises. Its crime warning also names the National Museum and Petit Marché surroundings as mugging areas.
Updated
Checked · Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Laws and safety. See Niger.
- Country
- Niger
- Scene
- Underground
- Same-sex activity
- Illegal
- Recognition
- No legal recognition
- Where
Read this first
Newly criminalized in June 2026.
Avoid open conduct and any public affection. In death-penalty jurisdictions do not travel openly as a couple, and check FCDO or State Department advice before any trip.
Check the UK FCDO or US State Department advice before you book.
The scene
- Where
- The vibe Illegal since 2026 · Discreet
Advice Do not look for a scene. Keep affection private, use apps with care, and check FCDO or State Department advice before you book.
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Method
The scene rating says how much there is to do: underground means whatever exists is discreet, private or illegal. read the country page first. Safety comes from the Niger country page, tiered on ILGA World, Human Rights Watch, the Human Dignity Trust, Equaldex and court rulings. Ratings come from our editors and club members who were just there. How we rate. Last reviewed September 2026.