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Heavy rains make Lac Rose’s pink water return in Senegal
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) After nearly three years of losing its distinctive pink shade and turning green due to heavy rains and flooding, the famous pink waters of Lac Rose in Senegal have returned. Located about 35 kilometers from Dakar, the lake—known locally...
Pink Waters Return to Senegal’s Lake Retba
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The vivid pink hues of Senegal’s famous Lac Rose have made a striking comeback after nearly three years of discoloration. The lake had turned green due to persistent flooding and heavy rainfall, altering its iconic appearance. Positioned...
Niger: Security Situation
Safetravel
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August 1, 2023
An attempted coup is underway in Niamey. The situation remains volatile and could escalate without notice. We advise all New Zealanders in Niamey to remain indoors and shelter in place until further notice. Violent demonstrations have occurred in...
Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...
African Nations Witness US Visa Ban
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...
A West Africa Outreach Initiative: Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Invests in the Diaspora
EIN Presswire
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June 3, 2025
ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Black Lives Matter Board Members and nationally renowned leaders Cicley Gay and D’Zhane Parker and traveled to West Africa between May 24-June 2, 2025 to host a Borehole...
The Attempted Coup in Niger: Avoiding Armed Conflict
International Crisis Group
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August 7, 2023
What happened in Niger on 26 July? In the early morning of 26 July, soldiers from the presidential guard confined President Mohamed Bazoum and his family to the presidential palace, in a move met with widespread surprise. The interior minister,...
Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland’s Trip to Niger
U.S. Embassy in Egypt
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August 8, 2023
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 7, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland traveled to Niamey to express our grave concern regarding developments in Niger and our...
Coup in Niger: updates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 1, 2023
NETHERLANDS, August 1 - News item | 01-08-2023 | 18:00 Letter to Parliament about the developments in Niger Update 1 August 17:40 Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra informed the Parliament about the current situation in Niger and the Dutch...
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Parliamentary Capacity Building Workshop
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
Venue: Cape Town, South Africa Honourable Members of Parliament, Distinguished participants from across the Twende Mbele partner countries - Benin, Ghana, Kenya, Niger, Uganda, and our host country, South Africa, Esteemed facilitators, experts and...
Needs of Stranded Migrants in Northern Niger Rise as Numbers Soar
IOM - UN Migration
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April 5, 2023
Geneva / Niamey – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is extremely concerned by the increasing number of stranded migrants living in precarious conditions in Assamaka, in the northern Agadez region of Niger. The number of migrants...
The United States and Niger: A Strategic Partnership
U.S. Department of State
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March 16, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s travel to Niger on March 16, 2023, is the country’s first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State. He will meet with President Mohamed Bazoum and Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou. Secretary Blinken’s visit to...
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Ethiopia and Niger
U.S. Department of State
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March 10, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, 2023. On March 15, the Secretary will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will discuss implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement to advance peace...
Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee On the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Ethiopia and Niger
U.S. Department of State
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March 10, 2023
MR TEK: Hi, good morning everybody. Welcome to today’s call previewing Secretary Blinken’s travel to Niger and Ethiopia. Just as a reminder, today’s call is on the record and embargoed until its conclusion. And joining us today is Assistant...
The Netherlands and Niger to strengthen cooperation on migration
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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February 1, 2023
NETHERLANDS, February 1 - News item | 01-02-2023 | 18:54 The Netherlands and Niger plan to work together more closely on tackling irregular migration, improving border management and combating people smuggling. They will also hold more frequent...
Morocco International Mining Congress & Exhibition 2025: Showcasing Africa’s Most Attractive Mining Jurisdiction
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
The 2nd Morocco Mining Conference, IMC 2025, will be held on 24–26 Nov in Marrakech, uniting leaders for talks, exhibitions, site visits, and more. MARRAKECH, MOROCCO, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IMC 2025, the second edition of the...
How Community Cohesion Initiatives in Conflict-Hit Parts of Niger are Strengthening Ties and Shaping Dreams
IOM - UN Migration
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February 3, 2023
In Mainé-Soroa, the arrival of internally displaced persons fleeing attacks perpetrated by non-state armed groups has affected the education sector. The primary school's reception capacity was limited, and the facility was obsolete, offering an...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Beninese President Patrice Talon and Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum At the Regional Compact Signing
U.S. Department of State
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December 14, 2022
MS ALBRIGHT: Good morning. It’s wonderful to be with you all. Thank you all so much for joining us. I’m here – and you’ll see shortly – joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and also President Bazoum and President Talon, our dear partners...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Beninese President Patrice Talon and Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum At the Regional Compact Signing
U.S. Department of State
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December 14, 2022
MS ALBRIGHT: Good morning. It’s wonderful to be with you all. Thank you all so much for joining us. I’m here – and you’ll see shortly – joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and also President Bazoum and President Talon, our dear partners...
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Appeals for Lifesaving Assistance to over half a million displaced and vulnerable migrants in Niger
African Press Organization
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February 19, 2021
Download logo Niger, one of the Sahel region’s busiest transit countries for migrants, faces multiple emergencies. COVID-19, ongoing security threats and generations of deeply embedded poverty have contributed to a growing humanitarian crisis,...