A meeting was held in Niamey on the digital integration projects of the Liptako-Gourma Integrated Development Authority, promoted by Niger's Minister of Communications, Posts and Digital Economy, Sidi Mohamed Raliou

The International Monetary Fund and Niger reached a staff-level agreement on the ninth review of Extended Credit Facility program; The IMF cited strong economic performance despite security challenges, paving the way for additional financing

Tabaski was celebrated in Dosso with traditional games and horse races; held under high patronage of the Sultan of Dosso and in the presence of the Regional Governor the festive day fbegan with Donkey Race, Egg-in-a-Spoon Race, and Sack Race

Normal to above-average rainy season is expected in the agropastoral belt, with rainfall average in line with 1991-2020; the Operational Center COVACC is reminding that strong winds can lead to losses of undernourished livestock and infrastructure damage