On March 3, 2024, terrorists attacked fuel truck drivers between Ayorou, Niger, and Lebzanga, Mali, killing the drivers and setting their trucks on fire. The incident highlights the ongoing security issues in the region, which have persisted for nearly a decade. The attack occurred as the drivers were returning home after delivering their cargo in Mali. The SDRN, a drivers' union, is working to retrieve the bodies for proper burial. This attack underscores the security challenges cited by Niger's military in their justification for overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum's government on July 26, 2023.

The lifting of some sanctions by ECOWAS is welcomed by Nigeriens, as it alleviates the hardships caused by closed borders and restricted trade over the past seven months. Despite some viewing the move as belated, given Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso's exit from ECOWAS to focus on AES, others call for further steps, including the formal removal of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and the establishment of a transitional government. Businesses have suffered significant financial losses due to the sanctions, and there are calls for compensation. The Niger government has yet to respond to the recommendations from the Abuja meeting.

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum has pledged to take measures to prevent rising food prices following a recent increase in diesel prices due to the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a meeting with civil society groups, Bazoum explained the reasons behind the price hike, emphasizing the government's responsibility to inform the public. Activist groups expressed concerns about the impact on food prices and criticized the government's decision. The meeting highlighted issues of poor management and corruption within Niger's oil companies, with some attributing the crisis to political interference and self-enrichment by officials.