July 29, 2026

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Niger: CCR and IOM unite for national development

Under the banner of strategic alignment and renewed dignity, Niamey recently hosted pivotal diplomatic talks between the Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation (CCR) and a high-level delegation from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

NIAMEY — In the stately halls of the CCR’s honor chambers, discussions unfolded with a clear objective: to harmonize migratory policies with the nation’s sovereign development agenda. The IOM envoy, received with full diplomatic honors by the CCR President, engaged in high-stakes negotiations to realign international support with Niger’s strategic priorities.

Among the attendees was Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, flanked by a formidable assembly of national leaders—academics, sustainable development commission heads, and justice sector experts—who collectively steered the dialogue toward reshaping regional migration dynamics. The exchanges underscored a shared commitment to placing Nigerien aspirations at the heart of every collaborative effort.

« No external assistance can deviate from the sovereign guidelines defined by the Nigerien people for their own refoundation. »