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France Uses 'Certain Detours' to Continue Profiting From Nigerien Uranium: Civil Society Activist
France Uses 'Certain Detours' to Continue Profiting From Nigerien Uranium: Civil Society Activist
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Africa accounted for about 16% of global uranium production in 2022, according to the World Nuclear Association (WNA). 25.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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France is using "certain detours" to continue profiting from Nigerien uranium, civil society activist Tchiroma Aissami told Sputnik Africa.Europe, particularly France, "which was really the main exploiter of Nigerien uranium," wants to return "one way or another," he emphasized.However, according to the activist, "it's not like before" in Niger.Niger is acting to ensure that uranium mining is truly a source of prosperity, Aissami insisted.He stated that if the partnership were to go against Niger's interests, they would tell them no and would stop them in their tracks, clarifying the matter.
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France Uses 'Certain Detours' to Continue Profiting From Nigerien Uranium: Civil Society Activist
09:05 25.12.2024 (Updated: 10:46 25.12.2024) Ekaterina Shilova
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Africa accounted for about 16% of global uranium production in 2022, according to the World Nuclear Association (WNA).
France is using "certain detours" to continue
profiting from Nigerien uranium, civil society activist Tchiroma Aissami told
Sputnik Africa.
"We know they are interested in this uranium and they really intend to maintain control over it," Aissami said.
Europe, particularly
France, "which was really the main exploiter of Nigerien uranium," wants to return "one way or another," he emphasized.
However, according to the activist, "it's not like before" in Niger.
"No country really has the leeway to do what it wants in our country anymore, especially in relation to the exploitation of our uranium. That's something that all companies and all countries really need to keep in mind," he added.
Niger is acting to ensure that uranium
mining is truly a source of prosperity, Aissami insisted.
He stated that if the partnership were to go against
Niger's interests, they would tell them no and would stop them in their tracks, clarifying the matter.
