Sahel Jihadist Rivalry Becomes a Regional War in 2026
The Sahel jihadist rivalry between al-Qaeda's JNIM and Islamic State Sahel has killed 2,200 since 2019 and is now spreading...
October 17, 2026Topic
uranium
Niger’s North Hit by Repeated Water and Electricity Shortages
Niger water electricity shortages are hitting the northern Agadez region, where an ageing coal plant supplies far less power than...
September 28, 2026
Niger Doubles Its Stake in a Big Uranium Project to 40%, Ending a Lawsuit
Niger seized the Madaouela uranium project in 2024. Now its junta has handed it back to the miner, which drops...
September 27, 2026
Central African Republic Signs Mining Deal as CVMR Wins Five Licences
The Central African Republic signed a mining MoU with Montage Afrique of Nigeria, and Canada’s CVMR Corp won five licences...
September 20, 2026
Mauritania Gas Is Flowing. Uranium and Hydrogen Are Queued
Mauritania gas exports began at the end of 2024 and reached nameplate capacity in 2025. Uranium and hydrogen projects behind...
September 19, 2026
Uranium Found in DR Congo Cobalt Shipments to China, Report Says
A peer-reviewed study estimates uranium in DR Congo cobalt exports to China reached 2,000–5,000 tonnes between 2000 and 2024, prompting...
August 15, 2026
Deep Yellow Pours US$40 Million Into Namibia’s Next Uranium Mine
Deep Yellow Tumas uranium spending hit N$725 million (US$40 million) in the year to June, keeping Namibia's fourth mine construction-ready.
August 6, 2026
Niger’s Western Security Belt Becomes the Sahel’s Main Battleground
Attacks on civilians in Niger’s western security belt surged over 120% in 2025, making Tillabéri the Central Sahel’s deadliest region...
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan at the Forefront: Uranium Market’s 2024 Surge
Uranium's market is showing significant growth potential in 2024, driven by the global shift towards nuclear energy.
January 29, 2024