IMF approves $91 million funding for Republic of Niger in West Africa
The IMF has approved $91 million in funding for Niger, unlocking $61 million under the ECF and $30 million under the RSF, with the country's economic growth projected at 6.7% in 2026.
February 19, 2026
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People move near a market following the attack on the international airport in Niamey, Niger January 30, 2026.
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The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it has approved about $91 million in funding for Niger after completing reviews of programs under its Extended Credit Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
The IMF said completion of the reviews would unlock about $61 million under the ECF-supported program and about $30 million under the RSF program, adding Niger's economic growth is expected to remain strong at 6.7% in 2026.
-Bipasha Dey/Reuters
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