Niger’s military government has announced the nationalisation of the country’s sole industrial gold mine, accusing its Australian operator of “serious breaches” as the junta seeks greater control of natural resources.
The military junta has ruled the West African nation since seizing power in a 2023 coup, promising to crack down on Niger’s myriad security issues.
Juntas in Niger, neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali have ramped up pressure on foreign mining companies in recent years, with Niger nationalising the local branch of French uranium giant Orano in June.
It’s Africa. With all the imperialist Western meddling and bribery there is no possibility for Democracy to help their population.
This dipshit was in another thread a couple minutes ago saying racist shit about Mexico too.
Figures, lol.
Damn now I feel bad for replying in good faith instead of PPB which was my initial response
Gotta trust your instincts folks