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Niger assumes control of strategic uranium operations

Niger’s military administration has seized control of uranium mining operations previously managed by French nuclear firm Orano, marking a pivotal shift in resource management following the July military takeover. This development represents a significant escalation in deteriorating relations between Niger and its former colonial power, as military authorities implement comprehensive changes to foreign resource extraction […]

Ethiopia: Tender for six solar power plants

The Ethiopian Ministry of Energy has issued tenders for the installation of six large-scale solar power plants. The plants will be developed under a public-private partnership framework and their construction is expected to cost around $795 million. These infrastructures are planned to be located in the states of Afar, Somali, Oromia and Tigray with the […]

Sumsub’s report highlights key challenges faced by African crypto industry in 2025 and beyond

As the African crypto-currency industry navigates a pivotal period of growth, crypto providers will have to address three critical challenges, including security threats, technology capabilities, and regulation, in order for the industry to succeed in 2025, says a new State of the Crypto Industry 2025 report. The Sumsub’s newly released report, which provides an in-depth […]