Published November 30, 2011 By Annie Janus and Tierney Anderson Country Profile CCPPR11NE Report available in PDF and Flash formats

Niger has faced severe drought and famine on multiple occasions, notably in 1974, 1995, 2005 and 2010. In the past such events often coincided with political upheaval, and 2010 was no different. After extending his term past constitutional limits, the then-president was overthrown in a military coup in February 2010. Although progress remains highly tenuous, there have been some positive signs: The military committee immediately acknowledged the ongoing famine, utilized food stores and embraced international aid and assistance. A new constitution was approved and internationally supervised free and fair elections were held in March of 2011. Despite democratic progress, northern Niger remains locked in a low level insurgency, whose local tribesman are affiliated with Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

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