Latest updates on country situation
29 August 2023
As at 21 August, over 88,000 people have been affected by seasonal floods across Niger. At least 32 people have died, and 35 were injured. The floods have also caused the collapse of more than 7,800 houses and the death of over 3,000 livestock. Maradi is the most impacted region, with nearly 29,000 people affected so far. Most urgent needs include shelter and NFIs. The number of affected people is likely to increase significantly since the heaviest rainfall is expected in late August or early September. An estimated 300,000 people are expected to be affected between July–September, with Dosso, Maradi, and Zinder at higher risk of flooding. Crop losses in damaged fields, property destruction, and loss of animals will contribute to worsening food insecurity. Stagnant and polluted waters also bring increased risks of waterborne diseases such as cholera. (OCHA 24/08/2023, ANP 24/08/2023, IFRC 21/08/2023)
23 March 2023
Since the beginning of 2023, more than 20,000 people have been displaced in several departments of Tillabéri and Tahoua regions, with people fleeing incursions, extortion, kidnappings for ransom, killings, and cattle thefts by non-state armed groups. The most urgent needs for the newly displaced include food, WASH, shelter and NFIs, healthcare, protection, and education.
Insecurity continues to limit access to schooling in both regions, which are the most affected by school closures in Niger. As at December 2022, 780 schools were closed in Tillabéri and 32 in Tahoua, respectively affecting more than 68,000 and 2,900 students. School closures particularly affect children who do not have access to alternative learning modalities – that is, those living in remote areas or areas not accessible by humanitarian organisations because of insecurity. Out-of-school children are exposed to protection risks, such as child labour, forced marriages, and, in conflict zones, recruitment into non-state armed groups. (OCHA 23/03/2023), (ANP 17/02/2023), (Education Cluster et al. accessed 28/03/2023), (OCHA 06/01/2023)
current crises
in
Niger
These crises have been identified through the INFORM Severity Index, a tool for measuring and comparing the severity of humanitarian crises globally.
NER001 - Country level
Last updated 31/08/2023
Drivers
Conflict
Displacement
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
3.8 High
Access constraints
3.0
NER002 - Lake Chad basin crisis
Last updated 31/08/2023
Drivers
Conflict
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
3.2 High
Access constraints
3.0
NER003 - Cross-border violence
Last updated 31/08/2023
Drivers
Conflict
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
3.5 High
Access constraints
3.0
NER004 - Nigerian Refugees
Last updated 31/08/2023
Drivers
Displacement
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
2.6 Medium
Access constraints
2.0
REG001 - Lake Chad basin regional crisis
Last updated 31/08/2023
Drivers
Crisis level
Regional
Severity level
4.4 Very High
Access constraints
5.0
Analysis products
on
Niger
29 August 2023
Niger: flooding
DOCUMENT / PDF / 246 KB
The floods are likely to extend the lean season, increasing the risk of food insecurity. In 2023, people will likely experience Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse food insecurity levels, as the coup, food price inflation, import/export challenges, and lost livelihoods and remittances further constrain food availability in the coming months
17 August 2022
Lake Chad Basin: Impact of extreme weather & climate events on food security
DOCUMENT / PDF / 1 MB
This report aims to explore the impact of extreme weather and climate events on the humanitarian situation in the Lake Chad Basin. Since the 1970s in West and Central Africa, river floods and agricultural and ecological droughts have been increasing while average rainfall has been decreasing. These phenomena have an impact on availability of resources and land, and consequently on the economic and living conditions of the regions’ populations.
31 March 2021
Scenarios: Humanitarian access in Central Sahel
DOCUMENT / PDF / 1 MB
Possible developments in humanitarian access in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger during 2021.
Attached resources
28 January 2021
Central Sahel: Humanitarian access and civil-military coordination
DOCUMENT / PDF / 924 KB
Irregular and intercommunal conflict and sudden-onset disasters have increased humanitarian needs across the triborder region between Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Humanitarian operating spaces have also been restricted.