Niger's regional and Western allies have announced a series of sanctions against the country following the July 26 coup. Niger is the world's seventh-biggest producer of uranium, the radioactive metal widely used for nuclear energy and treating cancer. It is also one of the world's poorest countries, receiving close to $2 billion a year in development assistance.
General Abdourahmane Tiani, who was declared as the new head of state of Niger by leaders of a coup, arrives to meet with ministers in Niamey, Niger July 28, 2023. REUTERS/Balima Boureima/File Photo
According to 2023 budget projections, of Niger's total budget of 3,245 billion CFA francs for the fiscal year, around 342.44 billion francs was expected to come from external budget support and loans.
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