Niger

Countries

Independent since 1960, the West African state of Niger borders with Nigeria, Cameroon and Benin to the south, Mali and Burkina Faso to the west, Chad to the east, and Algeria and Libya to the north. Its population is estimated to be 24.1 million, divided into nine ethnic groups. The country’s official language is French.

Because of its geographic position Niger is at the centre of migration routes towards the Mediterranean. It has been the target of multiple attacks by jihadist groups based in the Sahel and in the Lake Chad region. Thanks to its abundant uranium fields, Niger is also one of the most important players in the energy market in the region. This strategic mix of factors explains why the country is at the centre of many defence and humanitarian initiatives.

Trade flows between Italy and Niger amount to €25 million in 2021. Italian exports to Niger mainly comprise clothing items, machinery for general and special uses, and food, while imports from the country include components for the automotive and aerospace industries. To support Niger in tackling instability in the Sahel, Italy has started a wide range of different partnerships. Since 2018, Italy has been running a military mission to support the Republic of Niger (MISIN), and has subsequently undertaken initiatives to help the country manage the Covid-19 pandemic.

Articles

The Importance of Being Niger

Profiting from a favorable diplomatic conjunction and its strategic position, Niger is a key partner for Europe in the Sahel. Yet, President Bazoum needs international support for the country’s internal problems emerging from the threat of several jihadist groups.

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News

Med-Or Foundation signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Presidency of the Republic of Niger

Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Presidency of the Republic of Niger for a collaboration in the fields of higher education, research, and the organization of cultural initiatives of common interest.

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Project

Med-Or Foundation signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Presidency of the Republic of Niger

Med-Or Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Presidency of the Republic of Niger for a collaboration in the fields of higher education, research, and the organization of cultural initiatives of common interest.

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