In Memory of the Nigeriens and Americans Who Died at Tongo Tongo
By Eric Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger Two years ago, we were saddened to hear the awful news that an attack on October 4, 2017…
Cure Salée 2019
The U. S. Embassy congratulates the State Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, the Minister of Tourism, and the Governor of Agadez on a successful and…
Security Alert: U. S. Embassy Niamey, Niger
Location: Country-wide, Niger Event: The U.S. Embassy in Niger will be closed on Monday, August 12, 2019 in observance of the Tabaski holiday (Eid-al-Adha). The…
230th Anniversary of the Department of State
Today is the U.S. Department of State’s 230th anniversary! To mark this special occasion, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is hosting a day-long celebration at…
On World Refugee Day We Recognize Our Nigerien Partners for Assisting Those Who Flee with Little Mor
By Carol Thompson O’Connell, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration at the U.S. Department of State The United States applauds…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Niamey, Niger
Location: Niamey, Niger Event: During the African Union (AU) Summit, host nation security forces will be implementing additional security measures that may affect movement throughout…
United States Embassy Niamey Strongly Condemns the Terror Attacks in Diffa and Tillaberi.
United States Embassy Niamey strongly condemns the terror attacks in Diffa and Tillaberi, including those aimed at humanitarian organizations such as the International Rescue Committee…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Niamey, Niger
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Niamey, Niger (1 June 2019) Location: Niamey, Niger Event: According to credible sources, terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Niger…
United States Embassy Condemns Terrorist Attack of May 14
United States Embassy Niamey strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Tillaberi on May 14 that left 28 Nigerien soldiers dead. We offer our condolences to…
A Salute to the Indomitable Women of Niger By Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker
On Nigerien Women’s Day, May 13, we honor the daughters, sisters, mothers, wives, and grandmothers who contribute to a greater Niger. We admire their intelligence,…
Ramadan Kareem From Embassy Niger!
Ramadan Kareem! As the new moon rises, the United States Embassy offers you our best wishes for the holy month of Ramadan. We understand that…
Major General Courtney Carr, The Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, Visits Niamey March
United States Embassy Niamey March 18, 2019 …
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Niamey, Niger
Location: Niamey, Niger Event: Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Niger and may attack with little or no warning, targeting foreign and local government facilities…
Remarks for Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker Handover Ceremony of the C2 Node February 4, 2019
I am pleased to participate in this ceremony to hand over military equipment from the United States for the benefit of the people of Niger.…
Presidential Proclamation on National African American History Month, 2019
Issued on: January 31, 2019 In the year 1619, a Dutch trading ship sailed into the Chesapeake Bay and dropped anchor at Point Comfort, Virginia. The…
President Donald J. Trump to Withdraw the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (
” Russia has not, unfortunately, honored the agreement, so we’re going to terminate the agreement. We’re going to pull out.” President Donald J. Trump RESTORING…
POMPEO REMARKS PRESS BRIEFING
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC February 1, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. At the core of President…
Flintlock 2019 Announced
By U.S. AFRICA COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, United States Africa CommandStuttgart, GermanyJan 28, 2019 More than 2,000 service members from more than 30 African and western…
