# Niger IMF Deal Offers US$203M for 38 Months

> Niger's military government secures US$203 million IMF loan for 38 months.
- Title: Niger IMF Deal Offers US$203M for 38 Months · The Rio Times
- Summary: Niger's military government secures US$203 million IMF loan for 38 months. Niger's military government received a US$203 million IMF loan for 38 months after…
- Keywords: niger, imf, military government, usd, 38 months, sd r, fiscal policy, fuel shortage, sahel, news, world, politics
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/niger-imf-deal-203-million-2026
- Author: Amina Diarra
- Published: 2026-10-21T07:31:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: niger, imf, military government, usd, 38 months, sd r, fiscal policy, fuel shortage, sahel, news, world, politics
## Niger IMF Deal Announcement
The International Monetary Fund announced a staff-level agreement with Niger on a new 38-month credit programme on Thursday 8 October 2026.
## Programme Details
The deal provides access to SDR 150.02 million (about US$203 million), equal to 114% of Niger’s quota in the IMF.
## First Payment Timeline
A first payment of about US$36 million follows board approval, expected in early December 2026.
## Military Government Context
Niger is a landlocked Sahel country in West Africa, run since a July 2023 coup by a military government under General Abdourahamane Tiani.
## Economic Forecasts
The IMF expects Niger’s economy to grow 7% in 2026 and 6.7% in 2027, led mainly by farming and mining.
## Deficit Concerns
The deficit is forecast at 3.4% of output in 2026, above the regional 3% ceiling, with fuel shortages persisting in Niamey.
## Fuel Shortage Impact
A committee chaired by Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine works to steady fuel supply in Niamey, aiming to lift refinery output from 15,000 to 20,000 barrels a day.
## US Investor Relevance
The US is the largest shareholder of the IMF, so Washington has a say when the board votes on Niger’s programme in December 2026.
## Open Questions
The full list of reforms, payment schedule after the first instalment, and the board’s final vote remain unresolved.
## Key takeaway

Niger's military government received a US$203 million IMF loan for 38 months after a staff-level agreement on October 8, 2026.