How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

Show Politics and Government Publications

Sun, December 8, 2024

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Independent

Trump issues warning to Liz Cheney as he reveals plans to pardon Jan 6 rioters on 'day one': Live

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Independent

Trump calls for Putin to reach ceasefire with Ukr .. ne after Syrian government falls to rebel assault

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Seattle Times

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson's early approach to fix WA $10B budget deficit

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

Over 75,000 approved homes yet to commence construction

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Mirror

Angela Rayner says people who need homes must be prioritised over newts

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Mirror

Kemi Badenoch's housing team tried to block 3,000 new homes over last Parliament

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Shropshire Star

Rebel offensive ends Bashar Assad's 14-year struggle to maintain power

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The New York Times

Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: BBC

Food recycling targets 'difficult', says council

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Oklahoman

Three Democrats, one independent, file to run for District 1 Oklahoma County commissioner

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Reuters

Syrian rebels topple President Assad, his whereabouts unknown

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Age

The fall of Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Kyiv Post

Russian Electoral Interference in Moldova and Geo .. ia 2024: Mapping Telegram Disinformation Networks

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Des Moines Register

Bipartisanship in the Trump administration? Democrats are open to some picks and plans

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: 7NEWS

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton label firebombing of Melbourne synagogue an act of terrorism

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Cyprus Mail

Elon Musk's new job will bring tech 'disruption' .. government - and history says it won't be pretty

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Daily Monitor

Role of pro-political regime pastors in de-democratisation

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Daily Star

TIB calls for overhaul of ACC

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico: Here are the products that will cost you more

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Age

Ex-Labor MP brands his old party 'cowardly' as he seeks re-election

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

Labor desperately needs Gen Z voters. Too bad Albanese just drove us further away

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

'World is going a little crazy right now': Trump meets with Macron in Paris

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

Greens claim they can better NZ's emissions reductions five-fold and improve the economy

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Newsweek

Putin's Western Adversaries Are in Disarray

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

Syrian government falls in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: THE WEEK

What Donald Trump owes the Christian Right

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

The PM says Labor has your back. Most voters don't believe him

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Daily Express

How Reform can crush Labour at next election - even without backing from Elon Musk

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Business Standard

Fall of Bashar Assad after 14 yrs of war in Syria ends decades-long dynasty

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Advocate

St. George voters throw early support behind sales tax measure to fund new city

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: LocalSYR

The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

Syrian rebels battle for Homs and advance to Damascus in threat to Assad's rule

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

MSPs must think with heads and hearts over assisted dying bill

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: MSN

Budget fails to tackle slow economic growth, says Labour

[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: The Mirror

Doctors, nurses and police officers to be shadowed by Treasury minister for spending review

Sat, December 7, 2024

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: ABC

Trump meets with Macron in first international tr .. ection: 'World is going a little crazy right now'

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: Island

President-elect Trump and First Lady Elonia celebrate Thanksgiving at Mar a Lago

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: bdnews24

Hope to see an elected government next year, says Advisor Wahiduddin

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: RealClearPolitics

David Brooks on Hunter Biden Pardon: Democracies .. ractices And Norms That Work Get Slowly Abandoned

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: WAtoday

Ellenbrook line opens 16 years after it was first promised

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

'A lot of trouble': Ex-GOP lawmaker reveals which Trump pick 'scares the heck' out of him

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

'The handshake battles continue': Trump and Macron mocked as duo's intense greeting spotted again

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule about to collapse?

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: The Australian Financial Review

A crazy six hours in Seoul and the fragility of democracy

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Black Preachers Pissed At Sharpton - NBCI Demands .. mala Harris' $250K Payments to Rev's Organization

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

Millions will lose health coverage if ACA subsidies expire: CBO

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: MSN

As Assad Prepares Last Stand, His Ally Iraq Rules Out Military Intervention

[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald

Protest outside places of worship could be banned in NSW after Great Synagogue incident

How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

//politics-government.news-articles.net/content/ .. -a-pawn-in-the-row-between-niger-and-france.html

Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, December 8th 2024 at 5:01 GMT by MSN
^{🞛 This publication is a summary or evaluation of another publication 🞛 This publication contains editorial commentary or bias from the source}

And the impact could be felt more widely - although Niger accounts for less than 5% of the uranium produced globally, in 2022 it accounted for a quarter of the supply to nuclear p

195x130/7541 Bytes

The article discusses the escalating tensions between Niger and France, focusing on the role of a uranium mine in this geopolitical dispute. Following a coup in Niger, the new military government has demanded the withdrawal of French troops and has turned to Russia for support, highlighting a shift in alliances. The uranium mine, operated by the French company Orano, has become central to this conflict as Niger seeks to renegotiate terms or potentially nationalize its uranium resources, which are crucial for France's nuclear energy sector. This situation has led to a broader discussion on resource sovereignty, with Niger accusing France of neo-colonial practices. The dispute not only strains bilateral relations but also has implications for European energy security, given France's reliance on nuclear power. The article also touches on the broader context of anti-French sentiment in former colonies and the strategic maneuvers by Russia to expand its influence in Africa.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/how-a-uranium-mine-became-a-pawn-in-the-row-between-niger-and-france/ar-AA1vsDuW ]