An influential traditional chief in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta has demanded that UK energy giant Shell pay $12 billion for environmental pollution before it leaves the region.

Niger’s military-led government has announced the nationalization of the Somair uranium mine, previously operated by French ...

Niger produces about 5 per cent of the world's uranium, supplying approximately 20–26 per cent of France's demand-critical for a nation generating around 70 per cent of its electricity from nuclear ...

Niger’s nationalisation of Somair mine operated by Orano comes as it moves away from France and closer to Russia.

Key Highlights Niger’s government has seized full control of SOMAÏR, its only active uranium mine, stripping Orano of its 63.4% stake. Officials accuse Orano of production misappropriation, ...

Army strongmen who have seized power in coups across Africa's Sahel region since 2020 have ramped up pressure on foreign ...

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: Fans of top Egyptian football club ...

The Nigerien Council of Ministers, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, adopted a draft ordinance nationalizing Societe des Mines de l ...

Move marks sharp escalation in tensions between West African country’s government and state-owned French group ...

NIAMEY/PARIS (Reuters) -Niger plans to nationalise the Somair uranium mine operated by France's Orano after months of ...

French West African ICOC will honor the Abidjan church’s 35th anniversary with a regional conference and worship service, ...