JOURNAL ARTICLE

Niger Assault Endangers Uranium Sourced From Orano's Site.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Höije, Katarina 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a recent attack in Niger's capital, Niamey, which occurred near a stockpile of uranium previously removed from Orano SA's Somair mine. The assault involved heavy gunfire and explosions close to Diori Hamani International Airport and a military base, raising concerns about the security of radioactive materials in the region. Niger's military leadership nationalized the Somair mine in 2025, disregarding an international tribunal's ruling, and has since shifted its alliances towards Russia while distancing itself from former partners like the US and France. The ongoing conflict in the Sahel region, involving insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State, has led to significant violence and displacement. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191208856
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