from Sputnik Globe:
French companies are the principal owner of three major uranium mines in Niger, which has the richest uranium cores in Africa. Niger is the world’s seventh-largest producer of uranium in the world and the second-largest producer of Uranium for the European Union. Some 70% of electricity created in France is made using nuclear power.
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The Nigerien military leadership that ousted the Bazoum government of Niger in July ordered the French ambassador to Niamey to leave the country within 48 hours.
The order came against French Ambassador Sylvain Itte, who reportedly declined to respond to an invitation to speak with the country’s new foreign minister, according to the Niger government. Officials also cited “other actions of the French government contrary to the interests of Niger,” in deciding to expel Itte.
The decision comes after a series of protests by citizens against the continued French presence in the area and statements by the military leaders against the former colonial power.
In response, the French foreign ministry said that “putschists have no authority,” to demand its ambassador to leave.
