Press Releases

Niger plans to nationalize Somair uranium amid tension

(MENAFN) Niger’s ruling military government has declared the nationalization of Somair uranium, a company previously operated in partnership with the French state-owned nuclear energy firm Orano. The decision comes amid heightened tensions between...

African Union Forces Kill Over Fifty Militants

(MENAFN) The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has confirmed that more than 50 Al-Shabaab fighters were eliminated during fierce combat on Friday in the southern Somali town of Bariire. In a statement issued by...

Orezone to Commence Trading on the ASX Under Ticker “ORE”

NOT FOR RELEASE TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX/ASX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (the “Company” or “Orezone”) is pleased to...

Orezone Provides Notice of Q2-2025 Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone”) will announce its second quarter 2025 results on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, after market close. The announcement will be...

Niger strips French nuclear leading company of uranium mine

(MENAFN) Niger’s military-led government has announced the nationalization of the Somair uranium mine, previously operated by French state-owned nuclear company Orano, citing illegal conduct and the expiration of the company’s mining contract in...

Orezone Announces Completion of Initial Public Offering on ASX

NOT FOR RELEASE TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (the “Company” or “Orezone”) is pleased to announce...

Russia enhances nuclear collaboration with Niger

(MENAFN) Russia and Niger have formalized a collaboration to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including plans to build power generation infrastructure in Niger, where nearly 80% of the population currently lacks electricity access. This...

Wagner PMC declares retraction from African nation

(MENAFN) The Russian private military company Wagner Group announced on Thursday that it has finished its mission in Mali and is withdrawing its fighters from the country. Wagner forces have been present in Mali since 2021, when the transitional...

African Union Vows Stronger Commitment to Sahel Security

(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) is escalating its commitment to stabilizing the Sahel region by supporting counterterrorism measures and fostering development, declared Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio on Tuesday after meeting Malian...

Russia plans on expanding relations with Africa in ‘sensitive’ divisions

(MENAFN) Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov announced plans to intensify Moscow’s cooperation with African countries, particularly in military and security sectors, as part of a broader effort to strengthen ties with the continent....

Mali partners with Russia to increase gold incomes

(MENAFN) Mali’s government is teaming up with the Russian Yadran Group to construct a state-owned gold refinery in a bid to maximize profits from its gold production, Reuters reported on Friday, quoting the country's Minister of Economy and...

UN Watchdog Declares Iran in Breach of Nuclear Accord

(MENAFN) The United Nations' nuclear oversight body has determined that Iran is in breach of its global non-proliferation duties. This conclusion led the agency’s Board of Governors to pass a resolution officially recognizing the country as...

Media reports Ukraine organizing jihadist assaults in Mali

(MENAFN) Ukrainian military instructors are allegedly training and arming al-Qaeda-linked jihadist groups in Mali, according to a report by the Malian media outlet Bamada. The revelation came after Malian soldiers successfully repelled attacks by...

UN Nuclear Watchdog Declares Iran Breaches Nuclear Obligations

(MENAFN) The United Nations’ nuclear oversight body delivered a sharp rebuke to Iran on Thursday, determining that the country is breaching its commitments under international non-proliferation agreements. This conclusion has led the International...

Bus Crash in Cote d'Ivoire Claims 16 Lives

(MENAFN) A devastating road collision in northern Côte d'Ivoire early Sunday morning has resulted in 16 fatalities and left 51 others injured, according to a statement from the country’s Transport Ministry. The incident occurred around 0600 GMT on...

Russia vows defense backing to African nations

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Moscow's commitment to assisting the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in strengthening its defense capabilities. During talks with foreign ministers from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in...

African chief pardons soldiers 10 years after attempting coup

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso’s interim president, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers who were convicted nearly a decade ago for their involvement in a failed coup attempt. The official decree, published by local media on Monday,...

Malian FM describes Ukraine as ‘sponsor of terrorism’

(MENAFN) Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has accused Ukraine of supporting terrorist groups in the Sahel region. Speaking at a press conference in Moscow following talks with his counterparts from Russia, Niger, and Burkina Faso, Diop...

Niger blames Western powers for destabilization campaign

(MENAFN) Niger’s interim president, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused Western nations, with a focus on France, of fueling terrorist violence in Niger to force a “new model of governance” against the wishes of the Nigerien people. In an interview...

Supporting Education in West and Central Africa

Education shapes lives, unlocks potential, and builds stronger societies. On this International Day of Education, we share glimpses of the work of UN Volunteers who make learning more accessible and inclusive across West and Central Africa. In...