Niger: The premises of Orano and its subsidiaries in Niamey searched

Niger army raids French uranium miner’s offices in Niamey

The director of Orano’s Niger subsidiary, Ibrahim Courmo, has been detained, sources say

Niger security forces search Orano offices and seize phones, sources say

Security forces in Niger have searched the offices of uranium miner Orano's local subsidiaries, seizing phones and equipment, two sources told Reuters on Tuesday, months after the French company said authorities had seized control of its Somair mine.

The company, in open conflict with the ruling military junta in Niamey, is concerned that it will not be able to "contact" its representative in the country.

In Niger, a new episode in the arms between the authorities and the uranium giant Orano. The premises of the group and its subsidiaries in Niamey were raided on 5 May 2025 by Niger's external security. A Nigerian official, as well as equipment, were taken away by the Directorate-General for Documentation and External Security (DGDSE). Since the coup d'état of July 2023, Niamey affirms its sovereignty over its resources. Relations between the Nat…

Niamey, 8 May 2025 – New tension between the Niger junta and the French group Orano. On 5 May, the Niamey authorities carried out searches in the offices of the local subsidiaries of Orano – Somair, Cominak and Orano Mining Niger – in Niamey. The nuclear group, specialized in uranium, reported on the...

Niger seizes equipment from French uranium miner Reuters

The move on Monday comes months after the African states government revoked Oranos operating licenseNiger's security forces have raided the offices of French state-owned miner Orano's local subsidiaries and seized equipment, including mobile phones, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.The company's local director, Ibrahim Courmo, was reportedly arrested fo