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Niger
Niger · NER · Africa
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Risk Score
High→ Stable
Risk Factors
Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
Niger is a landlocked West African nation, one of the poorest countries globally, facing political instability following a military coup, severe security challenges, and climate change impacts. Its economy relies on subsistence agriculture and uranium mining, with oil production becoming increasingly important.
Leadership
Abdourahamane Tchiani
President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP)
GOVERNMENT: Military junta (transitional)
Ali Lamine Zeine
Bakary Yaou Sangaré
Mamadou Diop
Economy
GDP
$19.0B
GDP per Capita
$700
GDP Growth
+6.0%
Inflation
4.0%
Unemployment
1.5%
AgricultureLivestockUranium miningOil
Trade
Key Exports
UraniumLivestockCowpeasOnionsOil
Key Imports
FoodstuffsMachineryVehiclesPetroleum productsChemicals
Top Partners
FranceNigeriaChinaUSAIndia
Headlines (8)
The Straits Times1d ago
More than 50 members of Niger's security forces killed in attacks, sources say
Read moreThe Economic Times3d ago
Almost every tree he planted in Niger died until he looked more closely at bushes. His discovery helped regenerate 5 million hectares
Read moreTimes of India3d ago
Niger releases 8 North African ostriches into the wild after the species disappeared from the country; the last wild birds vanished in 2004
Read moreYardbarker4d ago
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Read moreLe News4d ago