| Embassy of the United States, Niamey | |
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| Location | Niamey, Niger |
| Address | BP 11201 Niamey, Niger |
| Coordinates | 13°31′34″N2°4′23″E / 13.52611°N 2.07306°E /13.52611; 2.07306 |
| Website | https://ne.usembassy.gov |
Theembassy of the United States in Niamey is thediplomatic mission of the United States in Niger. ThePeace Corps program, which began in 1962 and has had approximately 130 volunteers serving in the country. TheUSAID 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]
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, whenDonald 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 the2010 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 the2023 Nigerien crisis.[3] This occurred days after the French embassy in Niamey had been attacked.[4]
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