Though this past year brought a surge of Ebola cases in West Africa, Niger has been spared from the unforgiving virus. Cases have been reported across the border in Mali and Nigeria, but so far Niger remains clear. That doesn't mean all is well, however. Cholera remains a critically dangerous threat to Niger's cities, particularly as refugees flock from other countries and settle in overcrowded camps. Organizations like Medecins Sans Frontiers...
As mentioned in the December 2014 Camel Express, we've posted the report on the reunion held in Estes Park, Colorado for the Niger III and Senegal IV training groups on September 29th through October 2nd of 2014. Come have a look: 2014 Niger Reunion Report - Estes Park, Colorado
The people of southeastern Niger have opened their homes, schools, and hospitals to thousands of refugees fleeing attacks by Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria. Deadly attacks carried out in northeastern Nigeria by Islamic extremists known as the Boko Haram have created an urgent humanitarian crisis in eastern Niger. Since 2013, more than 115,000 refugees have fled from Nigeria seeking shelter in Niger. More than 10,000 arrived in Niger between...