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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, grappling with severe security challenges from extremist groups and political instability following a recent coup. Despite its rich uranium reserves, the country faces widespread humanitarian crises and relies heavily on subsistence agriculture. International relations are strained due to the military takeover.
Leadership
Abdourahamane Tchiani
President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland
Government: Military junta
Ali Lamine Zeine
Bakary Yaou Sangaré
Mamadou Diop
Economy
GDP
$20.0B
GDP per Capita
$700
GDP Growth
+8.0%
Inflation
3.5%
Unemployment
0.5%
AgricultureUranium miningLivestock
Trade
Key Exports
UraniumLivestockCowpeasOnionsGold
Key Imports
FoodstuffsMachinery and equipmentVehiclesPetroleum productsChemicals
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