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The Niger Dilemma: The Case for Military Intervention Amid Destabilisation Concerns
Australian Institute of International Affairs
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September 12, 2023
As the international community grapples with restoring democratic governance in Niger after the 26 July coup, many factors point to a possible military action there in the future. But any intervention must first address the burden of what it might...
The Netherlands suspends direct cooperation with Nigerien government
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 4, 2023
NETHERLANDS, August 4 - News item | 04-08-2023 | 14:59 Following the coup in Niger, the Dutch government has suspended direct cooperation with the country’s central government until further notice. This will affect funding for development...
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland on the Situation in Niger
U.S. Embassy in Egypt
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August 8, 2023
SPECIAL BRIEFING AMBASSADOR VICTORIA NULAND, ACTING DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE AND UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS VIA TELECONFERENCE AUGUST 7, 2023 MR PATEL: Hey, everybody. Good afternoon and thank you so much for joining us today,...
Doctors of the World warns of the humanitarian needs of thousands of migrants abandoned in the desert in Assamaka (Niger)
DOCTORS OF THE WORLD
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April 13, 2023
5,000 PEOPLE ARRIVED ON FOOT IN ASSAMAKA Doctors of the World (DotW), present in the Agadez region since 2014, warns about the growing humanitarian needs of thousands of migrants expelled from Algeria and abandoned in extreme conditions in the...
Coronavirus - Niger: Minister of Health of Niger on keeping COVID-19 cases low
African Press Organization
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February 12, 2021
Download logo Niger has witnessed a decline in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks following a surge. Public Health Minister Hon. Botto Ahmet explains what it took to cut back infections and the efforts being strengthened to curb the spread of the...
Needs of Stranded Migrants in Northern Niger Rise as Numbers Soar
IOM - UN Migration
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April 5, 2023
Geneva / Niamey – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is extremely concerned by the increasing number of stranded migrants living in precarious conditions in Assamaka, in the northern Agadez region of Niger. The number of migrants...
The United States and Niger: A Strategic Partnership
U.S. Department of State
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March 16, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s travel to Niger on March 16, 2023, is the country’s first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State. He will meet with President Mohamed Bazoum and Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou. Secretary Blinken’s visit to...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Nigerien Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou At a Joint Press Availability
U.S. Department of State
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March 17, 2023
MODERATOR: (In French.) FOREIGN MINISTER MASSOUDOU: (In French.) SECRETARY BLINKEN: (In French.) Hello. Greetings. Assalamu alaikum. It is wonderful for me to be back in Niger. As the minister said, as it happens, I’m the first American Secretary...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Nigerien Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou At a Joint Press Availability
U.S. Department of State
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March 17, 2023
MODERATOR: (In French.) FOREIGN MINISTER MASSOUDOU: (In French.) SECRETARY BLINKEN: (In French.) Hello. Greetings. Assalamu alaikum. It is wonderful for me to be back in Niger. As the minister said, as it happens, I’m the first American Secretary...
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Ethiopia and Niger
U.S. Department of State
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March 10, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, 2023. On March 15, the Secretary will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will discuss implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement to advance peace...
Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee On the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Ethiopia and Niger
U.S. Department of State
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March 10, 2023
MR TEK: Hi, good morning everybody. Welcome to today’s call previewing Secretary Blinken’s travel to Niger and Ethiopia. Just as a reminder, today’s call is on the record and embargoed until its conclusion. And joining us today is Assistant...
Caught Between Conflict and Floods: Displaced Communities in Niger Look Ahead to a Brighter Future
IOM - UN Migration
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March 15, 2023
The new water system provides safe drinking water to the population and contributes to improving hygiene and sanitation and to reducing illnesses such as diarrhea. This further addressed the conflict between local communities and herders for the...
Ascorbic Acid Market to boost its value to USD 2.2 billion by 2031 | Merck KGaA, Fujifilm, Pharmavit
EIN Presswire
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February 7, 2023
Increase in utilization of ascorbic acid in premium & multifunctional beverages driving market expansion, however, the industry is facing significant challenges PORTLAND, OR, UNITES STATES, February 7, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a...
Trans-Sahara Highway: “The Niger section is almost complete and offers new economic opportunities for the population”, Alberic Houssou, Project Manager in Niger for the African Development Bank
African Development Bank
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February 13, 2023
The Trans-Sahara Highway, linking West Africa to North Africa from Lagos to Algiers, has entered its final construction phase. The 9,400-kilometer road is critical to establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area. The African Development...
Niger to Improve Women and Girl's Access to Nutrition and Health Services
African Press Organization
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September 24, 2021
Download logo The Nigerien government will be able to provide its population with better health coverage with financing approved today by the World Bank. This 15-year multiphase program will use innovative and comprehensive nutrition and health...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Before Meeting With Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
U.S. Department of State
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December 13, 2022
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. A tout le monde, bienvenue, welcome. Secretary Austin and I are delighted to have three close partners of the United States with us this morning: President Bazoum of the Republic of Niger, President...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Before Meeting With Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
U.S. Department of State
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December 13, 2022
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. A tout le monde, bienvenue, welcome. Secretary Austin and I are delighted to have three close partners of the United States with us this morning: President Bazoum of the Republic of Niger, President...
Niger Signs its fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2022-2027
African Press Organization
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September 21, 2021
Mahamane Sani Mahamadou, the Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Renewable Energies of Niger, and Hua Liu, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, signed Niger’s Country Programme Framework (CPF) for the...
Niger: Increasing Number of Children Killed and Recruited by Armed Groups in Sahel's Tri-border Area - New Report
African Press Organization
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September 13, 2021
Download logo Increasing numbers of children are being killed and targeted for recruitment by armed groups in conflicts raging at Niger’s borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, Amnesty International said in a new report published today. The 57-page...
Niger : Requests for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility and for Rephasing of Access Under the Extended Credit Facility -Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Niger
International Monetary Fund
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April 23, 2020
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Publication Date: April 23, 2020 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic is inflicting significant damage on...