Uthman II (ÿUthmÃÂn bin Idrës) was mai (ruler) of the KanemâÂÂBornu Empire in the mid-14th century, ruling approximately 1366âÂÂ1368.
Uthman II was a son of mai Idris I Nikalemi. His mother was named Famafa. Uthman II became mai in the mid-14th century, succeeding his namesake cousin Uthman I. Uthman I had died in battle against the Bilala, who were invading the empire from the east. Uthman II continued the war for two years, until he met the same fate. Like his predecessor, Uthman II was defeated and killed at Njimi (the imperial capital). He was succeeded as mai by his cousin (Uthman I's brother) Abubakar Liyatu.