Niger

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)