11 Sep, 2025
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Niger’s Uranium Mine Nationalization Sparks Tensions with France

Niger’s military government has announced plans to nationalize the Somair uranium mine, operated by French nuclear firm Orano, citing “irresponsible, illegal, and unfair behavior” by the company. The government claims Orano took 86.3% of the mine’s production between 1971 and 2024, despite holding only a 63% stake in Somair. “Faced with the irresponsible, illegal, and […]

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Niger Republic Dumps French, Declares Hausa as National Language

The national language is Hausa, The working languages are English and French. Niger Replublic has made a bold break from its colonial past by formally proclaiming Hausa as the new national language of the country, replacing French. “The national language is Hausa,” the new charter reads, as published in a special edition of the government’s […]

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MOROCCO SECURES HARD-FOUGHT 2-1 VICTORY OVER NIGER Republic

In a thrilling World Cup qualifier match, Morocco emerged victorious over Niger Republic with a hard-fought 2-1 win. The game, held at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey, Niger, saw Morocco assert their dominance on the pitch from the outset. Morocco’s superior skill and tactical prowess ultimately proved too much for the Nigerien squad. […]