Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the prsident of Niger’s northern neighbor Algeria, told reporters on Saturday August 5, 2023, that his country opposes any military intervention in Niger. “Military intervention in Niger is a direct threat to Algeria and we categorically reject it,” said Tebboune. And to add “Niger’s problems must be resolved through peaceful means”, adding that Algeria was available to broker peace in Niger.
Niger Moves Uranium From SOMAÏR Mine Despite Arbitration Ruling
Niger’s military authorities have authorized the removal and transport of uranium from the SOMAÏR mine at Arlit without the involvement of longtime operator Orano, prompting the French nuclear group to denounce the shipment as illegal and in breach of a September 2025 World Bank–linked arbitration ruling. While Niamey signals plans to sell the stock on the open market as an assertion of resource sovereignty, the move raises legal, safety, and security concerns as uranium travels by road through conflict‑affected Sahel corridors.
