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Niger - Relations with U.S. (Notes)

U.S.-NIGERIEN RELATIONS U.S. relations with Niger have generally been close and friendly since Niger attained independence. Although USAID does not have an office in Niger, $8 million in official aid is administered through American and local non-governmental organizations with programs addressing food security, HIV/AIDS, and democracy and governance. The U.S. Peace Corps program, started in Niger in 1962, currently has about 140 volunteers in country. Principal U.S. Officials Ambassador--Bernadette Allen Deputy Chief of Mission-Donald Koran Defense Attaché-Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Hughes Joint Management Officer--Don D. Curtis Economic/Commercial/Consular Officer-Richard M. Roberts Political Officer--Zachary Harkenrider Public Affairs Officer-Stephen J. Posivak Peace Corps Director-Mary Abrams 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.