A Warm Thank You to Rural Women
OPINION EDITORIAL by Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker Since 2008, the international community celebrates International Day of Rural Women every October 15th. The holiday honors the…
The spirited history of presidential debates
By ShareAmerica -Sep 14, 2020 American debates have changed much since the days when an Illinois lawyer held the nation spellbound with his moral arguments…
Special Envoy Pham Participates in Ministerial Roundtable for the Central Sahel
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 20, 2020 U.S. Special Envoy for the Sahel Region Ambassador J. Peter Pham represented the United States at…
WORLD FOOD DAY – UNITED STATES RENEWS COMMITMENT TO FIGHT HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION
Niamey, October…
U.S. Government Donates Medical Equipment and Supplies to 74 Public Health Centers
Today, on behalf of the U.S. government, Ambassador Eric Whitaker donated medical equipment and supplies to the Nigerien Ministry of Health for the benefit of…
Flooding Response: U.S. Embassy Donates $35,000 of Humanitarian Assistance Items to Nigerien Armed Forces...
Today at Camp Garba Hassane in Niamey, the Embassy’s Office of Security Cooperation and Civil Military Support Element, the U.S. Department of Defense donated $35,000…
Upcoming Elections in Africa
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo October 8, 2020 The United States is committed…
The United States Allocate $7.1 million in Humanitarian Aid and Emergency Assistance
Press Release – Immediate Release …
Hydrologist Fadji Maina’s path from Niger to NASA
By Lenore T. Adkins – Sep 24, 2020 Ever since she was 10 years old, Fadji Maina knew she wanted to find solutions to water-scarcity…
Celebrating Democracy
OPINION EDITORIAL by Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker Each September 15, the international community celebrates the International Day of Democracy, that marvelous form of government where…
Proclamation on the Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Today, our Nation mourns the loss of a trailblazer, not only in the field of law, but in the history of our country. Ruth Bader…
Special Envoy Pham Visits Niger
Ambassador Whitaker hosted Special Envoy for the Sahel Region Dr. Peter Pham in Niger September 12-16, 2020. Dr. Pham’s meetings focused on ways the United…
Special Envoy for the Sahel Region Dr. J. Peter Pham Travel to Mauritania, France, and Niger
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 Special Envoy for the Sahel Region Dr. J. Peter Pham will travel to Mauritania September 6-9,…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Niger
Location: Niamey, Niger Event: A possible election demonstration is being planned for today, September 2, 2020 at the National Stadium in Niamey. It may start…
Announcing OneBeat Sahara
OneBeat Sahara will bring together 25 musicians from seven countries in the Saharan Region and the United States to collaboratively create original work and to…
A Salute to Aid Workers Opinion Editorial by Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker
Each August 19 on World Humanitarian Day, the international community pays tribute to humanitarian assistance and development workers who have committed their lives to working…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Do This NOW If You Plan to Vote – U.S. Embassy Niamey (August 12, 2020)
Location: Niger Event: Voting Assistance for the 2020 Elections and Consular Services Your vote counts! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Niamey, Niger
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Niamey, Niger (August 10, 2020) Location: Niger Event: On August 9, 2020, unknown gunmen killed six French humanitarian workers, their…
