Niger 01.08.24

• The UN is calling for constitutional rule in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.  https://punchng.com/un-seeks-return-to-civilian-rule-in-niger-mali-others/

• US troops have completed stage 1 of exiting the country. All troops will be removed by 15th September. https://thesun.ng/us-troops-complete-1st-phase-of-withdrawal-from-niger/ 

• French nuclear giant Orano ended the first half of this year with a loss of $433m, with the coup to blame. https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20240729-french-nuclear-giant-slips-into-the-red-following-niger-french-breakup 

• Following former President Mohamed Bazoum being stripped of his immunity from prosecution last month, his lawyer fears he could face the death penalty for treason. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqv51gvydgzo