Countries We Work With
Niger
Niger gained its independence from France in the year 1960, and was ruled by single party establishments and the military until 1993. Political instability and a series of military coups have shaped Niger’s political environment. Current President Issoufou Mahamadou was reelected in 2016. Violent extremists in countries surrounding Niger have caused unrest and security concerns […]
Nigeria
With 148 million people, Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation. Its economy is second in size only to South Africa’s. It is the continent’s major oil producer and the fifth largest supplier of crude to the United States. Since 1999 elected governments have been implementing market-oriented reforms and made an effort to have Nigeria’s riches […]
Rwanda
The 1994 genocide decimated Rwanda, damaged its fragile economic base, severely impoverished the remaining population, and eroded the country’s ability to attract private and external investment. This tragic setback came on the heels of an economic downturn in the 1980s as the world price of coffee plunged. Since peace was restored Rwanda has, however, made […]