Niger coup: Uranium supplies, which are essential for the operation of nuclear power plants, have become a major French concern after General Abdourahamane Tchiani's junta took power.
Niger is a major supplier of uranium for French nuclear power plants, making General Abdourahamane Tchiani’s coup d’état more than a military matter for the European nation.
On Niger’s Independence Day, 3 August, demonstrators are once again out on the streets in Niamey waving anti-French slogans. French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will not tolerate any attack on his country or its interests.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Africa. Unlocked.
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