insert_link Africa Niger Military Government Takes Control of Orano’s Uranium Mine France's Orano reported that Niger's military government has taken operational control of its Somair uranium mining subsidiary, following a coup in July 2023. And according to Al Jazeera, the company stated that the Nigerien authorities were refusing to halt production and were preventing the export of uranium, which has affected local communities and workers. The move comes after the ECOWAS imposed sanctions on Niger, halting all exports, including uranium. today7 January, 2025
insert_link World Bangladesh army chief announces interim government Bangladesh's army chief Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman says an interim government will be formed and new elections called following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Student leaders have said that they will not accept a military-led government. Ishan Garg has more. Bangladesh's 'Gen Z revolution has managed to topple a veteran leader. CNN reports that the protest movement pitted mostly young student demonstrators against a 76-year-old leader who had dominated […] today6 August, 2024
insert_link Africa Burkina Faso extends military rule Burkina Faso's military government has extended the junta rule for another five years, following the signing of a new charter after national consultations in Ouagadougou. According to the BBC, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the current ruler, will be allowed to participate in the upcoming presidential election. The military took power in a coup in 2022 and had promised elections by July 2024. today28 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Pressure mounts in Mali to nullify military’s political activity suspension Pressure is mounting in Mali on the Supreme Court to nullify the military government's order which seeks to suspend political activities. A group of political parties and civil society organizations have filed an appeal at the top court arguing that the order is repressive. Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra. today23 April, 2024
