Niger army leaders to nationalise uranium agency Somaïr

Niger army leaders to nationalise uranium agency Somaïr

Niger’s military junta says it will nationalise the majority French-owned local uranium company in the latest escalation in a row between the two countries. Somaïr is operated by French nuclear fuels company Orano, which Niger accuses of several “irresponsible acts”. Since seizing power in 2023, Niger’s military leaders have said they want to keep more … Read more