Niger nationalizes uranium mine: “Illegal and unfair”
Niger has decided to nationalize a uranium mine that was previously co-owned by a French company, Reuters reports.
The state accuses the company Orano of seizing almost all the profits from the Somair mine, something it calls “irresponsible, illegal and unfair”.
Niger took control of the mine in December last year and has since blocked uranium exports, but its future has previously been unclear.
The nationalization is part of a wave of similar decisions in West Africa, where many countries believe they are paid too little when foreign companies extract natural resources.
Got on an attack with 200 motorcycles: 34 dead in Niger
34 soldiers have been killed at a military base near the border with Mali in Niger, Reuters reports. The base was reportedly attacked by several hundred people in various vehicles, including at least 200 motorcycles.
The government describes the attacking group as “terrorists,” but it is unclear which group they belong to.
Government forces in Niger, as well as neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali, have been battling jihadist groups in the Sahel region for years. The three countries have vowed to form an alliance to combat the groups, but the security situation remains very uncertain.
Niger has decided to nationalize a uranium mine that was previously co-owned by a French company, Reuters reports.
The state accuses the company Orano of seizing almost all the profits from the Somair mine, something it calls “irresponsible, illegal and unfair”.
Niger took control of the mine in December last year and has since blocked uranium exports, but its future has previously been unclear.
The nationalization is part of a wave of similar decisions in West Africa, where many countries believe they are paid too little when foreign companies extract natural resources.
Got on an attack with 200 motorcycles: 34 dead in Niger
34 soldiers have been killed at a military base near the border with Mali in Niger, Reuters reports. The base was reportedly attacked by several hundred people in various vehicles, including at least 200 motorcycles.
The government describes the attacking group as “terrorists,” but it is unclear which group they belong to.
Government forces in Niger, as well as neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali, have been battling jihadist groups in the Sahel region for years. The three countries have vowed to form an alliance to combat the groups, but the security situation remains very uncertain.
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