West African coup juntas threaten to quit regional bloc: What it means
ACCRA, Ghana – ECOWAS flag with member flags at the second extraordinary summit on the political situation in Burkina Faso, in Accra, Ghana, on February 3, 2022. Photo by NIPAH…
World’s largest uranium producer is running short
Employee holding up yellowcake at a uranium processing facility at Turamidih Uranium Mill in India. Pallava Bagla | Corbis News | Getty Images The uranium renaissance has a slight hitch:…
Macron says French ambassador to Niger is a hostage
CNN — The French ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats are “literally being held hostage at the French embassy,” according to French president Emmanuel Macron. Speaking to journalists during…
Niger Gives US, Germany, France Envoys 48 Hours To Leave Country
Niger has given the U.S. ambassador to the leave the country in 48 hours. Washington: Niger’s military rulers on Friday gave the French, German, Nigerian and US ambassadors 48 hours…
West African bloc seeks solution to Niger coup as deadline nears
West African defense chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday, as mediators from the regional bloc push coup leaders in Niamey to restore…
Spain To Evacuate Over 70 Citizens From Niger Amid Coup
The decision comes after Niger closed its airspace and cancelled all commercial flights. Madrid: The Spanish government is preparing to evacuate more than 70 Spaniards in Niger by air after…