French companies are the main owners of three major uranium mines in Niger, a country with abundant uranium deposits in Africa. Niger ranks as the seventh-largest uranium producer globally and the second-largest supplier of uranium to the European Union. About 70% of France's electricity originates from nuclear power.
After the Nigerien military overthrew Niger's Bazoum government in July, they commanded the French ambassador in Niamey to depart the nation within 48 hours.
This directive was directed at French Ambassador Sylvain Itte, who supposedly turned down an invitation to meet the new foreign minister of Niger, as per the Niger government. Authorities also pointed out "other actions of the French government contrary to the interests of Niger" as reasons for expelling Itte.
The verdict follows a series of citizen protests against the ongoing French presence and declarations by military leaders opposing the former colonial ruler.
In reply, the French foreign minist...
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