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EU recalls ambassador from Niger amid dispute over allocation of aid money

Nov 24, 2024

Brussels [Belgium], November 24: The European Union is recalling its ambassador from the West African country of Niger because of a dispute over the allocation of aid funds.
The EU's diplomatic service said there was "profound disagreement" over the accusations made by Niger's transitional military government. The Nigerien Foreign Ministry on Friday accused the EU of allocating €1.3mn ($1.35mn) in humanitarian aid to organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Danish Refugee Council without consulting the authorities
Source: Qatar Tribune