Niger - United States Relations

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Niger - United States relations are bilateral relations between Niger and the United States.U.S. relations with Niger have generally been close and friendly since Niger attained independence. Although USAID does not have a Mission in Niger, $30 million in annual official aid is administered through American and local non-governmental organizations with programs addressing food security, health, local governance, youth training, girls' education, corruption control, and improving the business environment. The U.S. Peace Corps program in Niger started in 1962. It currently has about 130 volunteers in Niger and celebrated its 45th anniversary in Niger in September 2007.