Niger: Avian flu in Niamey

Niger: Avian flu in Niamey

The city of Niamey, Niger, has been declared infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) within a 10-kilometer radius since January 30. This declaration follows the discovery of a new outbreak in a family poultry farm in the Plateau district of the capital....

Nigeria: Social indicators worsen in Nigeria

Nigeria has fallen six places in the 2023 Global Hunger Index (GHI), ranking 109th among 125 countries. The GHI score of 28.3 indicates a significant hunger level, reflecting a deterioration compared to the 2022 ranking of 103 out of 121 countries. Factors...