The embassy of the United States in Niamey is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Niger. The Peace Corps program, which began in 1962 and has had approximately 130 volunteers serving in the country. The USAID 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]
History
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, when Donald 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 the 2010 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 the 2023 Nigerien crisis.[3] This occurred days after the French embassy in Niamey had been attacked.[4]
‡ Missions which are located in countries or cities that may be considered a part of more than one continent
1 Consulates-General which function as an embassy (ie. consul reports to State Department, not the respective country's ambassador)
2 The American Institute in Taiwan is ostensibly a public, non-profit organization to promote US-Taiwanese relations, but through State Department staffing & assistance, functions as an informal US diplomatic mission.
