U.S. Ambassador Eric Whitaker led an embassy delegation to the region of Agadez from 16 to 18 September 2021 to attend of the ‘’Cure Salée’’ festival in Ingall. During the trip, the Ambassador did a variety of activities, including donations and courtesy calls. After the opening ceremony of the Cure Salée festival, Ambassador Whitaker told …
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By: Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker On June 24, 2021, I was thrilled to preside over an historic occasion 61 years in the making: the dedication of our new, sustainable, state-of-the-art embassy building in Niamey. In 1960, the United States was one of the first countries to recognize Niger as a sovereign nation. In those early …
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On Monday December 7, U.S. Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker travelled to Tahoua where he made two donations on behalf of the American people to help further education and computer literacy to the people of Tahoua. The donations included two boxes of computer books in French and English for the University of Tahoua as well as …
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By Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker Every March 8, the global community celebrates International Women’s Day to recognize the breadth of achievements of women in every domain that contribute to a better society for everyone. This year’s theme, “Each for Equal,” draws on the notion that collectively and individually we can each help to create a …
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By Eric Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger Every year on the third Monday of January since 1986, Americans have honored the life and achievements of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the 1964 Nobel Peace laureate and the individual most associated with the triumphs of the African-American civil rights movement during the 1950s and …
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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 near Tongo Tongo had taken the lives of four Nigerien and four American soldiers. The men who were lost knew that there were risks in donning a military uniform and …
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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 Ramadan is a time of deep introspection and spiritual growth for our Muslim friends as they reflect on values we all cherish – justice, tolerance, compassion, and human dignity. We …
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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. Over the last two years, the U.S. Government has provided the Government of Niger with Cessna C208 aircraft. This gave Niger intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability to locate terrorists and …
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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 year, as I have been continually impressed by the many Nigeriens who are eager to partner with the United States. One question that I’m often asked during our work together …
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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 – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). This event reinforces our work with partners within Niger to find the best possible ways to promote private sector activity such as our efforts at the …
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From 3-4 April, U.S. Embassy Niger welcomed a group of bipartisan legislators who serve on the U.S. Senate’s Foreign Relations, Finance and other key strategic committees. Senators Coons, Booker, Bennet, Peters and Flake met with a range of visitors, including President Issoufou, to emphasize the importance of our broad bilateral relationship and to hear directly …
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Eric P. Whitaker Presents Credentials as United States Ambassador to the Republic of Niger (Niamey, Niger, January 26, 2018) United States Ambassador to Niger Eric Whitaker presented his credentials to President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou on January 26, 2018. Ambassador Whitaker is a career member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service with 27 years …
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The U.S. Embassy and her colleagues throughout Niger bid farewell to Ambassador Eunice Reddick, who served in Niger for three years. Ambassador Reddick was honored with the Commander of the Order of Merit from the Republic of Niger at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 20. Surrounded by government officials, fellow ambassadors and embassy …
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Eight young female soccer players were brimming with excitement as they returned to Niamey in October after participating in Sports United’s Visitor Program in the United States. These are our All-Star team, having been selected from young players across the country. This exciting sports program is a partnership between U.S. Embassy Niger, FENIFOOT and Niger’s …
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U.S. Embassy Niger traveled way beyond Niamey to the Sahara Desert cities of Agadez and Ingall for Cure Salee, an annual celebration of the Tuaregs and other nomadic people of Northern Niger. The delegation ventured there to build relationships, inform people of the U.S. sponsored programs, and better understand the culture and needs of the …
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The U.S. Embassy is continuing its partnership with Niger by helping build capacity for protecting the nation’s security. Initiatives span many regions and types of assistance, including providing training and equipment to police and military. This May, equipment worth more than $500,000 was donated to the Nigerien police, national guard, and gendarmes with the intent of …
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Ambassador Meets with Spiritual and Education Leaders in Kiota Hundreds of men, women and students provided a warm welcome to Ambassador Eunice Reddick as she traveled to Kiota, Niger, on Friday, May 5. The ambassador visited the city approximately two hours outside the capital city of Niamey to meet with revered religious leader Khalifa Moussa …
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On November 10, 2016, the United States Embassy, in cooperation with the USAID West African Trade Hub and the Niger Chamber of Commerce, held a day-long roundtable discussion designed to highlight Niger’s eligibility and participation in the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The AGOA system of trade preferences is designed to develop the United …
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Employees of the U.S. Embassy in Niamey are excited to present their video offering Ramadan greetings to Muslims in Niger, the United States, and across the world. The short clip features the Embassy’s diversity as U.S. and local staff wish a “Ramadan Kareem” to all who observe the holy month. In addition to languages commonly …
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For the second year in a row, PAS co-sponsored a tree planting ceremony in honor of Earth Day with a local NGO, Jeunes Voluntaires pour l’ Environment (JVE Niger). JVE is represented throughout the country and its Executive Director, Sani Ayouba, is a 2014 Mandela Washington Fellow who represented Niger at the COP21 talks in …
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Ambassador Reddick officially welcomed the 2016 Mandela YALI Fellows into Niger’s growing cohort of YALI alumni at a reception held in their honor on April 20. The 2014 and 2015 Mandela Washington alumni and previous YALI generations welcomed the new fellows to the YALI Niger Association and shared some words of advice. The reception ended …
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On March 29th, PAS Niamey hosted a book discussion to commemorate Women’s History Month. The event focused on the book “I am Malala,” which tells the story of Malala Yousafzaï’s fight for her right to an education after the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan. Ambassador Reddick attended the event and gave …
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President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Niger President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Niger to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Mahamadou Issoufou, President of the Republic of Niger, on April 2, 2016. General David M. Rodriguez, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), …
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Embassy of the United States Niamey Tuesday, March 1, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Deneyse Kirkpatrick: m ediainquiries@state.gov Election Results Announced in Niger The United States commends all Nigeriens and the institutions that worked together to hold a peaceful poll on February 21 and 22 and for the patience that has been demonstrated through the …
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The U.S. Embassy in Niamey, in partnership with Niger’s Conseil National de la Jeunesse (National Youth Council, CNJ), and the Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP), hosted “TechCampNiamey: Voix pour la Paix” January 20-21. The two-day program focused on the challenges of countering violent extremism. Seventy youth and religious leaders from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, …
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The United States Ambassador to Niger, AMB Eunice Reddick had the honor today to present to the government of Niger over $36 million worth of equipment and training. The ceremony marks the culmination of 12 months of planning, training and execution of two projects: The transfer of two Cessna C-208 Caravans with Intelligence, Surveillance and …
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To commemorate this year’s International Day of the Girl, the Ambassador spoke at a conference organized by the Public Affairs Section in coordination with local NGO Femme Action et Développement (FAD). The conference-debate focused on the theme: “Girls: Peace and Security”. In her opening remarks, Ambassador Reddick urged the audience to work together to break …
Read More» United States Embassy Niamey October 9, 2015 PRESS RELEASE Security Governance Initiative Joint Country Action Plan In a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador Eunice Reddick and Deputy Minister Kaffa Rékiatou Christelle Jackou, the Governments of the United States and Niger officially signed the Security Governance Initiative Joint Country Action Plan today. The Security Governance …
Read More» In a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador Eunice Reddick and Deputy Minister Kaffa Rékiatou Christelle Jackou, the Governments of the United States and Niger officially signed the Security Governance Initiative Joint Country Action Plan on October 9. The Security Governance Initiative (SGI) represents a comprehensive approach to improving security sector governance and was launched last …
Read More» United States Embassy Niamey October 6, 2015 PRESS RELEASE The United States Awards Niger $79,000 USD for Community Projects In a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador Eunice Reddick and Director General Elhadji Ibrahim Adamou from the Ministry of Planning, the United States awarded grants designated for community-based projects across Niger, including the Niamey, Dosso, …
Read More» On September 29, 2015, the United States of America and the Republic of Niger signed the Second Amendment to the Letter of Agreement on Law Enforcement, which provides an additional $3 million to support Niger in law enforcement, corrections reforms, and strengthening the Rule of Law. This agreement supports the Joint Country Action Plan of …
Read More» Recognition of employees of the United States Embassy in Niamey by Ambassador Reddick. Retirees, special immigrant visa recipients and instructors from the English Language Program received recognition for their dedication and service to the U.S. government.
Read More» The American Cultural Center (ACC) organized a press conference to welcome the returning 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship (YALI MWF) cohort and two participants sponsored by the ACC to participate in the 2015 edition of Empower Peace International summer women’s leadership conference Women2Women (W2W). After opening remarks from the Ambassador and PAO the returning exchange participants …
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On June 12, Ambassador Reddick congratulated and welcomed the 2015 Nigerien MWF YALI participants at a pre-departure orientation held at the American Cultural Center. The Fellows met with the Ambassador, Embassy representatives, 2014 MWF YALI participants, and motivational speaker, poet, and scholar Omekongo Dibinga.
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On April 23 Ambassador Eunice Reddick donated more than 1000 Scholastic books to Knowledge Haské School , a bilingual (French- and English) primary school in Niamey to help newly created schools which are introducing English at the same time as French at the primary level. The books will help equip the school with English materials …
Read More» Last week, Ambassador Reddick officially welcomed the 2015 Mandela Washington YALI Fellows into Niger’s growing cohort of YALI alumni at a reception held in their honor at the residence of the embassy’s Public Affairs Officer Marissa Scott. It was a fun evening and an occasion for the 2014 Fellows to share words of wisdom with …
Read More» On April 3, Ambassador Reddick and the Vice Rector of the University of Abdou Moumouni co-presided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a cybercafé at the university campus. The U.S. Embassy partnered with the Muslim Student Association of Niger and Sheikh Boureima Abdou Daouda to build an internet café that would allow youth to access creditable …
Read More» On March 8, Ambassador Eunice Reddick attended the “Get into Rugby” event organized by the Nigerien Rugby Federation and 2014 YALI Alumnus Alio Karim Ali in honor of International Women’s Day. 150 girls from Niamey and surrounding cities were invited to spend the morning at the National Stadium learning about the sport from members of …
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On February 19, Ambassador Eunice Reddick hosted a dinner at her residence for members of private and public Nigerien media outlets and associations to thank them for their support of the U.S. mission’s work in Niger. She took this opportunity to highlight the U.S. government’s commitment to freedom of the press and U.S. Embassy sponsored …
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Last Thursday, the U.S. Ambassador to Niger Eunice Reddick hosted a reception at her residence in honor of the 2014 Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellows. This was an opportunity for the Fellows to network with other Nigerien youth leaders and stakeholders, to share their experiences about the program, and to raise awareness …
Read More» In honor of the International Day of the Girl on October 11, Ambassador Eunice Reddick hosted an event at her home for six young Nigerien women who had participated in the Women2Women leadership program in the U.S. Ambassador Reddick and the girls discussed the importance of girls’ access to education. Did you know that only …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is very pleased to announce the arrival of the new U.S. Ambassador to Niger Eunice Reddick! Upon her arrival to Niger this week, Ambassador Reddick expressed her eagerness to be here and readiness to start work! In addition to the many issues that require the Ambassador’s attention at the bilateral relationship level, she …
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