Niger's military takes control of French uranium mining operations, aiming to reduce Western influence.

Niger's military rulers have taken control of French nuclear firm Orano's uranium mining operations, a move seen as part of a larger effort to renegotiate rules governing foreign mining operations in the country. This follows the expulsion of French troops and the suspension of Orano's mining permit, leading to the suspension of uranium production. Niger, a significant uranium producer, has been seeking to reduce Western influence and may open doors to Russian and Turkish investment.

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