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Niger Just Seized $270 Million In Uranium—And Dared France To Respond!

#africanews #niger #france In late 2025, Niger made a move that stunned Paris and sent shockwaves through global energy markets. Nearly $270 million worth of uranium — once controlled by French nuclear giant Orano — was quietly moved out of the Sahara under the authority of Niger’s military government. France called it illegal. Niger called it sovereignty. For over 50 years, uranium mined in northern Niger powered France’s nuclear reactors, supplied a significant portion of its electricity, and helped sustain its strategic energy independence. But after the 2023 military takeover in Niamey, everything changed. This documentary breaks down: • The history of French uranium mining in Niger • The nationalization of SOMAÏR • The international legal battle at the World Bank’s arbitration court • The $270 million shipment that defied a provisional freeze order • Russia’s growing role in the Sahel • And whether France would ever risk military escalation over uranium