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…
OPINION EDITORIAL by Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker Reflecting on the Past Year, Let’s Say, “Le Niger S
One year ago, I touched down at Diori Hamani International Airport, enthusiastic to begin my service as U.S. Ambassador to Niger. It’s been a remarkable…
Nigerien Prime Minister Brigi Rafini Signs Condolence Book for President George H.W. Bush
On Friday, December 7, Prime Minister Brigi Rafini of Niger signed the condolence book for President George H.W. Bush. The Prime Minister was accompanied by…
U.S. Embassy Niamey Funds Journalists’ Workshop in Zinder
A four-day workshop funded through the PD Innovation Fund with the intention of building the capacity of the younger generation of Nigerien journalists opened on…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Niamey, Niger
Location: Parc W and Western Tillaberi Bordering Burkina Faso Event: Due to recent extremist attacks, U.S. Embassy personnel are prohibited from personal travel to the…
Ambassador Eric Whitaker’s Remarks for Industry Day
Good morning everyone. I am honored to participate in today’s Industry Day as hosted by our colleagues from United States Air Forces in Europe –…
What is Chicago Cool? Ambassador Whitaker explains
At a big-shouldered hat-tip to the Windy City, on November 7, Ambassador Eric Whitaker held an event entitled “Chicago Cool: An Evening of Art and…
U.S. Soccer Champions Demonstrate the Power of Sports
U.S. Sports Envoys Staci Wilson and Joanna Lohman – a member of the gold-medal-winning women’s soccer team at the 1996 Olympic games, and a world…
Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker Helps Launch “Zéro Palu! Je m’engage” Malaria Campaign
On October 18, 2018, at the Congressional Palace, Ambassador Whitaker spoke at the launch of the campaign “Zéro Palu! Je m’engage” (“Zero Malaria! It Starts with…
