Niger has accused French nuclear fuel group Orano of "predatory behavior" and environmental crimes, escalating a bitter dispute over control of the West African nation’s uranium mines. The military-led government said Orano could face criminal proceedings for "mass crimes" after authorities reported finding 400 barrels of radioactive core material in Madaouela,

The forests served both as operational bases and as escape routes, allowing the bandits to strike and retreat with relative ease.

Niger's CAN awaits official confirmation of the reported release of 100 Niger abducted students, expressing cautious optimism while prayers continue.

French nuclear fuels group Orano said on Monday a uranium shipment from its expropriated SOMAIR mine in northern Niger last week posed "serious safety and security risks”, citing threats of diversion of the radioactive material and breaches of international transport rules.

Around 100 schoolchildren, who had been kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger State last month, have been received by the state governor. They were handed over to state government officials today, a day after authorities secured their release.

Niger's plans to put uranium produced by Somaïr on the international market were announced on state television, days after Orano condemned a reported shipment of material from the site as illegal. ;

Niger has rolled out new taxes on imported and exported goods as it seeks more funds to fight a growing fight with Islamist insurgents.

A coup in July 2023 rattled Niger’s political scene, leading to widespread instability and accelerating the nation’s existing humanitarian plight. Tensions between the new military regime and neighboring regions have intensified, with Western nations ...

The Boys Brigade of Nigeria, Niger State Council, has called on federal and state governments to expedite action to ensure safe of over 200 students from