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Official ceremony for the donation of medical equipment and materials by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Kulawa project to the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs

Ms. Maria BARRON, USAID Mission Director in Niger welcomed the collaboration with the Government of Niger and the various actors implementing the Kulawa project

Save the Children in Niger through its project USAID Kulawa has handed over large batches of medical equipment and inputs to the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs (MSP/P/AS). Held at a warehouse situated in the industrial zone of Niamey, this ceremony and saw the participation of the…

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Senior Biden officials deepen ties in visits to Africa

In Ghana, the vice president led a discussion of women entrepreneurs, where she announced a $1 billion global initiative to support women entrepreneurs in Africa

While visiting a farm outside Lusaka, Zambia, Vice President Harris announced $7 billion in private sector investments to boost food production across Africa and mitigate the effects of climate change. The March 31 announcement came as the vice president wrapped up a weeklong trip to Africa, which included visits to Ghana and…

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American Citizen Hostage Recovered in Niger

The Biden administration has no higher priority than bringing home U.S. nationals held hostage or wrongfully detained

The United States welcomes the release of an American hostage, Jeffery Woodke, who was kidnapped in Niger in 2016. We express our deep gratitude and appreciation to our partners in Niger and other countries who helped secure the release of the hostage. U.S. officials are in contact with him and…

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United States (U.S.) Embassy Niamey Visits Agadez

The delegation participated in conducted courtesy calls and participated in grant programs implemented by Nigerien partners

On February 20-24, a delegation including CDA, a.i. Susan N’Garnim, Director of Public Diplomacy Stephen Dreikorn, Public Diplomacy Officer Lily Fryer, and English Language Fellow Rainer Zawadski visited the commercial city of Agadez, a crossroads for travel on the edge of the Sahara. The delegation participated in conducted courtesy calls and participated in…

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Air Base 201 Leadership Meets with Key Local Leaders in Agadez

At these meetings, leaders discussed shared goals and a desire to increase partnerships between AB 201, Agadez government agencies, and the Niger Armed Forces (FAN)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Barrett, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, met with key leaders from the local population in Agadez, Niger. This meeting included the Regional Council President, Sultan, Mayor, Zone Two commander (COMZONE2) and National Police Chief. Maintaining relationships with key leaders in Agadez, especially through…

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Remembering the Fallen on 5th Anniversary of Tongo Tongo Attack

U.S. Embassy Niamey honors the memory of the fallen and expresses its deepest sympathy to their families, friends, and communities

October 4, 2022 marks the fifth anniversary of the ambush near Tongo Tongo, Niger that claimed the lives of four Nigerien and four American soldiers. U.S. Embassy Niamey honors the memory of the fallen and expresses its deepest sympathy to their families, friends, and communities. The United States remains committed…

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United States (U.S) Citizen Hostage Released in Niger

U.S. officials are maintaining contact with the individual

The United States welcomes reports that a U.S. hostage was released in Niger.  We express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our Nigerien partners who assisted in securing the hostage’s release.  U.S. officials are maintaining contact with the individual, and we continue to provide all appropriate assistance. The Biden Administration has no higher…

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United States (U.S) Deputy Assistant Secretary Discusses Security Priorities with Nigerien Prime Minister

The two officials exchanged information about current security challenges

On August 31, 2022, U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Security Policy Gonzalo Suarez met with Prime Minister Mahamadou Ouhoumoudou in Niamey, Niger to discuss international security priorities. Suarez explained that the meeting covered a variety of topics including, “the inherent risk of instability to the region posed…

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Nigerien Armed Forces and U.S. Air Force Discuss Security in Region

The discussion followed the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Change of Command Ceremony and included topics such as the strong relationship between United States military forces and Nigerien Armed Forces

U.S. Air Force 409th Expeditionary Group commander, Col. Kevin Lee, and Nigerien Armed Forces Command Zone Two Commander, Col. Abdoulaye Ango held a roundtable discussion July 12, 2022. The discussion followed the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Change of Command Ceremony and included topics such as the strong relationship between…

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U.S., Benin, Niger Make Progress on Strengthening Cross-Border Transportation

The proposed Benin-Niger Regional Transport Compact will increase regional trade, attract investment, and ultimately contribute to the region’s efforts to reduce poverty through economic growth

The U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and representatives from the Governments of Benin and Niger met May 12-13 to advance a proposed regional development grant designed to reduce the cost of transportation along the road corridor between the port of Cotonou and the capital city of Niamey. MCC’s Principal…