Export of Nigerien diesel to three neighboring countries: “Commercial priorities take precedence over sanctions”. Niger is under sanction from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following the coup d'état of July 26, 2023.
A memorandum of understanding was concluded on February 17, 2024 in Niamey for the export of Nigerian diesel to Burkina Faso, Mali and Chad. According to Jean-Pierre Favennec, Niger should generate several tens of millions of dollars from these exports.