Niger's military government has announced plans to nationalise  Somair uranium mining venture, escalating tensions with France and continuing a broader regional trend of reclaiming control over natural resources. The move, disclosed in a government statement on Thursday as seen by The Associated
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Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.

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