French uranium mining company Orano says it has sued the government of Niger after the disappearance of its director and the raiding of its local offices ...

The French military presence in Niger is "just as symbolic as it is practical - it is a reminder that France has insidiously retained a quasi-empire in Africa." According to the expert ...

Niger’s military council has suspended the agreement on French military presence in the country, the Al Hadath TV channel reported. According to Sky News Arabia, the rebels give France one month ...

(Reuters) -French uranium miner Orano said on Tuesday it had filed a lawsuit with the Niger courts over the "arbitrary arrest ...

"The presence of France is changing ... after the forced departure of its troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, where military-led governments hostile to Paris have seized power.

Meanwhile, Niger’s military rulers have welcomed the announcement saying French troops withdrawal will be a new step towards sovereignty. 20 more Palestinians martyred by Israeli forces in Gaza 10 ...

Niger has experienced five military coups since it became independent from France in 1960 and Grit Lenz ... so they can keep some semblance of presence in Niger, which posesses oil, uranium and gold.