There are multiple causes for the protests: endemic poverty, mediocre governance and restricted free speech are among the main grievances from Nigerien civil society. 
Kuna ababu nyingi za maandamano hayo: umaskini uliokithiri, utawala mbovu na kubanwa kwa uhuru wa kujieleza yakiwa ni moja wapo ya malalamiko ya asasi za kiraia nchini humo.