Posted 11/14/2023, 11:14:00 AM
Niger Misses Over $300 Million in Debt Payments Since July Coup and Suspension from Regional Markets
- Niger has missed debt payments totaling $304 million since July coup and suspension from regional markets
- Missed another $4 million interest payment this week according to debt agency
- Occurs amid sanctions by West African states for July coup against president
- Niger suspended from regional financial market and central bank
- ECOWAS imposed economic sanctions, cut off junta's access to state bank accounts