Niger was once again unable to pay a due date on the regional market of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) Since the coup in July 2023 and the implementation of severe sanctions, Niger has missed several payments. A total sum which amounts to more than 478 million euros.
This situation largely limits the Nigerien authorities' room for maneuver. However, despite sanctions imposed after the coup, Nigerien economy has been able to resist. “ Remarkable resilience,” even underlines an economist from a large institution.