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Embassy of the United States, Niamey

Coordinates: 13°31′34″N 2°4′23″E / 13.52611°N 2.07306°E / 13.52611; 2.07306
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Embassy of the United States, Niamey

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LocationNiamey, Niger
AddressBP 11201 Niamey, Niger
Coordinates13°31′34″N 2°4′23″E / 13.52611°N 2.07306°E / 13.52611; 2.07306
Websitehttps://ne.usembassy.gov

The embassy of the United States in Niamey is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Niger. The Peace Corps program, which began in 1962 and has had approximately 130 volunteers serving in the country. The USAID does not have a Mission in Niger, but there is about $30 million in annual official aid administered through American and local non-governmental organizations.[1]

History

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On August 3, 1960, the U.S. formally recognized the Republic of Niger shortly after the country gained independence from France. The embassy was established the same day, when Donald R. Norland presented his credentials as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim. The embassy began operating on February 3, 1961, with Joseph W. Schutz as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[1]

Following the 2010 Nigerien coup d'état, Niger returned to constitutional civilian rule with the inauguration of a new president in 2011.[2]

In August 2023, the U.S. reduced embassy staff in the midst of the 2023 Nigerien crisis.[3] This occurred days after the French embassy in Niamey had been attacked.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Niger". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "U.S. Embassy Niamey, Niger". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "US orders evacuation of some embassy staff, families from Niger". reuters.com. Reuters. August 2, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  4. ^ Mednick, Sam (July 30, 2023). "French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through capital". AP News. Archived from the original on July 30, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
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