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Niger uranium mine set to operate until 2040
Niger uranium mine set to operate until 2040
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The government of Niger and French nuclear firm Orano on Thursday signed a deal to extend the operational life of the country's sole uranium mine. Orano is the restructured successor to the state-owned Areva, which began uranium mining in the former French colony around 50 years ago, extracting raw material intended mainly for France's nuclear industry.

Africa eyes potential bounty from space
Africa eyes potential bounty from space
Business and Economy
by  AFP

After decades on the sidelines, African countries are venturing into the space industry, hoping to reap rewards in agriculture, disaster prevention and security. According to AU space programme coordinator Tidiane Ouattara, about 15 African countries have a space agency.