Niger’s military junta has taken control of French company Orano’s uranium operations, reflecting a broader deterioration in relations with France following a coup in July 2023. This situation poses significant challenges for France, which relies on Niger for a substantial…

Orano has confirmed that Nigerien authorities have taken operational control of its mining subsidiary, Somaïr, highlighting escalating tensions between the military regime in Niger and France. Since the military coup in July 2023, the Nigerien government has prioritized sovereignty over…