As reported in the latest Camel Express, President Mammadou Issoufou of Niger joined us for the opening of L'Archive de la République du Niger, or AREN, on April 3 this past spring. AREN is a new archive in the African Studies department at Boston University dedicated to storing Niger-related media, giving easier access to a wide variety of materials dating back more than 50 years. From the archive's website: The Archive of the Republic of...
Memorial Day is about remembering those who have sacrificed their lives in service of this country. Let's not forget that there is another kind of service for our country, and take a moment to remember the nearly 300 Peace Corps Volunteers who lost their lives during their time abroad: the Fallen Peace Corps Volunteers. Fallen Peace Corps Volunteers is a web site dedicated to these volunteers, with the ultimate goal of honoring their...
Anthology Film Archives is airing a movie by filmmaker Christopher Kirkley this weekend. Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai is a rare Tamashek language film, and worth checking out if you're in New York City this weekend. There are three screenings on May 8, 9, and 10: Sneak preview:
Friends of Niger is a big supporter of girls' education, and we're happy to pass on this message from the National Peace Corps Association announcing its partnership in the Let Girls Learn Program. Their focus will be on raising awareness about the initiative across our network of 215,000 RPCVs, and in the process spotlighting the RPCVs who promote girls’ education and empowerment. Direct...
Rock & Roll Africa: Tal National Thursday, April 2 | 7:30pm Schimmel Center 3 Pine St. Tickets: $19/$10 with student ID West African rockers Tal National hail from the small West African nation of Niger which is situated along West Africa’s ancient trade routes and is home to Songhai, Fulani, Hausa and Tuareg people, all of whom are represented in the group. The band’s hugely popular and entrancing sound is based on...
Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 PM at the John Haynes Holmes Community House, 28 East 35th Street (Madison & Park) Niger in the Shadow of the "Giant of Africa" – Nigeria – and under Threat from Boko Haram Niger is rich in natural resources yet is beset by economic inequality, chronic poverty, and civil strife. This seminar is based on Amnesty International’s recent report "The State of the World’s Human Rights 2014 / 2015". Dr. Gladys...
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...
As part of its series "Africa - Case Studies in Economic and Social Issues", the Henry George School of Social Science will host the following seminar on Niger. The event is being held in New York City, and all are welcome, with no cost or obligation. Niger – Rich in Resources, Enabler of Energy, Resilient in Recession Niger is endowed with plentiful natural resources, including the world’s largest deposits of uranium. Nuclear fuel derived...