Niger: Niamey to host African Union Summit July 4-8

Event

Niamey is preparing to host the mid-year African Union (AU) Summit from Thursday, July 4, to Monday, July 8. The AU Executive Council will meet on July 4 and Friday, July 5, with a session on the African free trade on Sunday, July 7, and the Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the UA and the Regional Economic Communities on Monday, July 8. A heightened security presence is expected in the capital, particularly near venue sites, along with associated transportation disruptions.

Advice

Individuals in Niamey are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate a heightened security presence and transportation disruptions, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.