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U.S.-NIGERIEN RELATIONS
U.S. relations with Niger have generally been close and friendly since Niger attained independence. Although USAID does not have a Mission in Niger, $30 million in annual official aid is administered through American and local non-governmental organizations with programs addressing food security, health, local governance, youth training, girls' education, corruption control, and improving the business environment. The U.S. Peace Corps program in Niger started in 1962. It currently has about 130 volunteers in country and celebrated its 45th anniversary in Niger in September 2007. Principal U.S. Officials
Ambassador--Bernadette M. Allen
Deputy Chief of Mission--Donald Koran
Defense Attaché--Lieutenant Colonel Marie Kokotajlo
Joint Management Officer--Don D. Curtis
Economic/Commercial/Consular Officer--Richard M. Roberts
Public Affairs Officer--Stephen J. Posivak
Peace Corps Director--Mary Abrams
USAID Country Program Manager--Mark Wentling
The U.S. Embassy in Niger is located on the Avenue des Ambassades. The telephone numbers for the embassy are (227) 20-72-26-61 through 65, and the fax number is (227) 20-73-31-67. The mailing address is B.P. 11201, Niamey.
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