Niger Cuts Its Budget By 40% As Sanctions Bite
Niger has been forced to cut its budget by 40% over the impact of sanctions and suspension of aid after the 26 July coup. There are fears that the sanctions may worsen the economic situation in Niger - one of the world’s poorest countries. In a statement on Saturday, the military junta announced a 2023 budget cut from $5.3bn (£4.3bn) to $3.2bn, although details of the cuts are lacking. At […]