The situation in Niger after the coup: political and economic impact

Niger and the post-coup tension, The political situation, the Evacuations and the economic crisis

The recent coup d'état in Niger has led to significant changes both internal as in the international relations of the African country. How In response, Spain is carrying out an evacuation operation of its while France is threatened by the suspension of the exports of uranium and gold from Niger. In addition, Nigeria, a neighbouring country and Economically powerful, has announced an investment plan to cope to the economic and food crisis in the region.

Political and Economic Crisis in Niger

Following the coup, Niger has banned the export of uranium and gold to France. This decision is a major setback for energy interests French and joins the existing problem of inflation. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given an ultimatum to the coup plotters in Niger, urging them to restore "constitutional order" in the country in a within seven days and release the deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum.

🇳🇬 #Nigeria is moving troops to the border with #Niger waiting to receive orders from ECOWAS to invade its neighbor 🇳🇪 #UE 🇪🇺 declares that it supports an intervention (invasion) by #Niger #EEUU 🇺🇲 charters a plane to evacuate its people. #InvasionNo#FueraFrancia#VivaAfrica pic.twitter.com/jR2GGd45EC

— 🇲🇷Al_Baadaar🇩🇿🇪🇭🇲🇽🇵🇸 (@Al_Baadaar) August 4, 2023

The coup in Niger was executed by the army due to the "continued degradation of the security situation and economic mismanagement". and social" in the country, which led to the overthrow of President Bazoum.

International Evacuations

Meanwhile, Spain is evacuating its nationals in Niger. The new Nigerien authority has allowed access to an Air Force plane Spanish to evacuate Spanish citizens trapped in Niger. France and Italy has also begun evacuation operations for its citizenry.

Military coup in #Niger bad news for #France. France was able to use Uranium from their former colony to run their Nuclear Power plants.
Pro-French government was removed.
France is rapidly losing its position in #Africa pic.twitter.com/Nnoo1TJ2mP

— Arthur Morgan (@ArthurM40330824) July 27, 2023

International Pressure and Repercussions

ECOWAS has established a series of measures against the coup plotters, including the closure of borders and the suspension of all commercial transactions and financial with Niger. The African Union (AU), the UN and the European Union have condemned the coup, supporting the restoration of institutions democratic in the country. Niger, a key Western ally in the fight Against insurgencies in the Sahel region, it plays a crucial role in international efforts to combat the jihadist movement.

Nigeria's Economic Response

In response to the economic and food crisis in the region, the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, announced that his country will allocate more than 480 million euros to boost the manufacturing and agricultural sectors and small and medium-sized companies. With this investment, it is hoped to cushion the suffering of population and ensure food availability and affordability Basic.

#Macron condemned the coup in #Niger and said he was concerned about the security of the region so he would support the intervention of neighboring nations; but what really worries him is the supply of #Uranio he obtains from the African country at gift prices! pic.twitter.com/MtHZDjOTuV

— CARLOS AGUIAR.geopolitics 🌐™️®️ ! (@aguiar_tm) July 30, 2023

The coup d'état in Niger has triggered a series of political and economic with local and international repercussions. The restoration of the democracy, the solution to the economic and food crisis and the management of International relations will be crucial for the stability and future of Niger.