France Turns to Botswana for Uranium as Niger Ties Collapse Amid Energy Security Push
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April 13, 2026
France is ramping up efforts to secure uranium supplies from Botswana as it grapples with the fallout from losing access to key assets in Niger, marking a significant pivot in Europe’s nuclear energy strategy. State-backed nuclear giant Orano is spearheading this shift with a diplomatic and commercial push into the southern African nation. Botswana holds […]
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