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France’s Nuclear Power Leader Declares Niger Uranium Mine Near Collapse

In a striking development for the global uranium market, French uranium miner Orano has raised alarms regarding its majority-owned joint venture, SOMAIR, in Niger. The company foresees an impending bankruptcy, a situation exacerbated by a year-long series of export restrictions enforced by Niger's military-led government. Niger, a nation that contributes around 4% to global uranium production, has historically been a vital supplier for Orano—a notable force in the nuclear energy sector. This relationship,…

Private Enterprises Eroding France’s Departure from West Africa

The ongoing withdrawal of French troops from West Africa is creating a significant power vacuum, one that is rapidly attracting the interests of private military contractors. Analysts have noted a concerning trend: nations in the Sahel region are increasingly leaning on these firms for a variety of missions. What does this mean for regional stability and the future of international military cooperation? As of early 2025, France has transferred control of its historic military bases from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to…

Macron Appeals for Reconciliation Regarding France’s Colonial Legacy in Madagascar

In a poignant gesture that acknowledges a challenging past, French President Emmanuel Macron recently articulated his intent to seek “forgiveness” for France’s colonial domination over Madagascar. This statement comes as part of a broader commitment to revisit the historical narrative, beginning with the return of cultural artifacts looted during the colonial era. Madagascar, with its rich tapestry of history and heritage, endured French colonial rule from 1896 until it regained full sovereignty in 1960. This period marked…

Niger and France’s Ties Fray as Coalition Splits

Niger's Bold Step: A New Chapter in Francophonie Relations The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIC) is akin to the British Commonwealth but with a distinct lineage and linguistic tie that binds French-speaking nations together. It's a coalition that celebrates not just a language, but a shared heritage and cultural connection. Yet, as with all things entwined with history, shifts in allegiance and perspective are inevitable. On a regular Monday, Niger took a momentous decision to exit this…

France’s Most Notorious Fugitive Captured in Romania

A notorious figure in France's criminal underworld, dubbed the nation's "public enemy number one," has been formally indicted on a range of organized crime charges, including murder. This turn of events follows his extradition from Romania, marking a significant development in a case that has captured national attention. The man at the center of this storm, Mohamed Amra, had been on the run since May of last year, when a brazen ambush on a prison transport resulted in the tragic deaths of two prison officers. His dramatic…

access to France’s “secret” archives is debated

Several associations have taken a stand to warn of a number of restrictions regarding the so-called sensitive archives for the role of the French army in Rwanda in the early 1990s. For some historians, access to these archives is only a problem for the Duclert Commission. , especially since they treat a painful substance. The…

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