Amid growing tensions with France over control of natural resources, young people in Niger have launched a national campaign to defend sovereignty. In Niamey, youth leaders called for readiness to mobilize against what they describe as external aggression. The dispute centers on uranium, following the expulsion of French forces and the nationalization of key mines after the 2023 coup. With these actions, Niger is strengthening alliances with Sahel countries and distancing itself from Paris’ political and economic influence.
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