The derailing of Niger’s constitutional order by the military coup in July 2023 has resulted in a deterioration in security, economic well being, and agency for Nigerian citizens, says the study titled ‘Niger Coup Reversing Hard-Earned Gains’. A snapshot of an array of these outcomes reveals a marked shift in West African country’s trajectory since the military coup. When it comes to the ‘security’ indicator, after the coup, fatalities linked to extremist groups are projected to increase by more than 60% in 2024 compared with 2023. Talking about the ‘economic’ indicator, the study points out that the Nigerian junta has already missed four debt payments and has now defaulted on $519 million in debt. It also notes that World Bank-projected economic growth in 2024 is expected to decline by 45% from previous estimates.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 15, 2024 11:50 UTC