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Administrator Samantha Power on Al Jazeera

We, at USAID, are focused on the humanitarian needs of the people of Niger, and when it comes to food assistance and those humanitarian needs of course we will try to continue to meet those needs, but those needs are going to increase. Because what happens when this kind of illegal action occurs – when there is a rejection of democracy that the people of Niger worked so hard to build, you start to see the private sector leaving the country, you start to see embassies being evacuated. That is going to be very bad for the economy and very, very bad for the people of Niger.

Administrator Samantha Power at the Swearing-In Ceremony for Maria Barron as Mission Director in Niger

Thank you Chargé N’Garnim for your remarks, and for being here today. It really matters when we have the Chief of Mission as part of these swearing-in ceremonies, not least, because you are going to learn things about Maria that she never would have told you. That’s really important, but just to say a few words about you, and why you are a natural partner for us here at USAID.

Administrator Power At The Swearing In Ceremony For West Africa Mission Director Jo Lesser-Oltheten

ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Good morning, everyone. I want to thank Janean for teeing me up today, and for deftly presiding over this hybrid swearing-in.

Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman During The “What Will It Take To End Hunger?” Conversation At The Together Against Hunger Summit

MS. KATE WARREN: Hello again, I’m very happy to be back on stage with Isobel Coleman, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming at USAID. Thank you so much for joining us today.

DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR COLEMAN: My pleasure. Thank you for having me.

Deputy Administrator Coleman’s Trip To West Africa

The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:‎

United States Announces Additional Support To Address Food Insecurity And Strengthen Resilience In Niger

Today the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced an additional $44 million of support for Niger to protect vulnerable populations from the impacts of food insecurity and strengthen resilience in the country. 

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National Recognition Bestowed on Worker for Health Services to her Community

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Roukaya Saley Abdou - Community Health Care Worker

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Roukaya lives and works in the Dosso region of Niger, with her husband and young child. It is a close community, with approximately 600 members. In 2021 she attended a Village Assembly led by the regional health officials about the importance of quality, accessible healthcare for her community.

Community Action Improves Educational Opportunities

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Nigerien students attend class

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In Niger, young people hold the region’s greatest potential yet many are faced with bleak economic prospects and an u

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