Niger may end up with 314.5 billion FCFA (around $516 million) in debt due in capital and interest, contracted on the regional UEMOA public securities market, and whose repayment deadlines will be exceeded is over 90 days old.

With the accumulation of unpaid debts in 2023 and those to come in 2024, the outstanding amount at risk should reach 578.5 billion FCFA if no favorable outcome is found to this tension between Niger and the sub-region. The BCEAO exemption style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style”, "serif"> is relevant for banks that would hold up to 80% of the debt on public securities issued by auction within the UEMOA. Other creditors, such as pension funds or insurance companies, remain subject to their own prudential rules