The African Union denounces the terrorist attack in Niger: The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, denounces the terrorist attack against a Niger army patrol north of Tilwa in western Niger, on Wednesday 22 February 2017, which resulted in the death of at least a dozen soldiers and wounding several others. The Chairperson of the … [Read more...] about The African Union denounces the terrorist attack in Niger
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Torture prevention: Establishing a national detention monitoring body in Niger
Torture prevention: Establishing a national detention monitoring body in Niger: The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) is due to make its first visit to Niger from 30 January to 3 February to assess the efforts made by the State to strengthen the protection of people in detention through independent monitoring. Niger ratified the Optional … [Read more...] about Torture prevention: Establishing a national detention monitoring body in Niger
Minister Alfano appoints new Ambassador to Niger. Italy’s committment in Sahel is enhanced
Minister Alfano appoints new Ambassador to Niger. Italy's committment in Sahel is enhanced: The Council of Ministers has approved, today, the appointment of a new Italian Ambassador to Niger, following the recent decision to set up a diplomatic mission in Niamey. The customary diplomatic procedures for the accreditation of the new Head of the Mission are in progress, … [Read more...] about Minister Alfano appoints new Ambassador to Niger. Italy’s committment in Sahel is enhanced
Niger: humanitarian community’s response not up to meeting crisis in Diffa
Niger: humanitarian community’s response not up to meeting crisis in Diffa: The region of Diffa, which borders Nigeria and Chad in southeastern Niger, has been suffering from the consequences of the conflict between Boko Haram and the different armies in the area since 2014. In recent weeks, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has assisted hundreds of newly displaced people following … [Read more...] about Niger: humanitarian community’s response not up to meeting crisis in Diffa
IMF Staff Completes Mission to Niger
IMF Staff Completes Mission to Niger: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission led by Cheikh Anta Gueye visited Niamey from October 24 to November 7, 2016 to conduct the 2017 Article IV consultation and discuss a successor Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement that could support Niger’s medium-term economic and financial program.[1] At the end of the … [Read more...] about IMF Staff Completes Mission to Niger
