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- A project in Niger hopes to create affordable urban housing Fri, 8 Jul 22, 1:30amNiamey, the capital of Niger, is a growing metropolis with over one million inhabitants. Similar to other capital cities across the continent, Niamey is growing because of rapid urbanization. With increased socio-economic...
- Chad halts lake's world heritage status request over oil exploration Thu, 24 Sep 20, 7:14pmExclusive: African state says it has agreements with oil companies in Lake Chad area
- Largest nature reserve in Niger threatened by oil development Tue, 6 Aug 19, 3:30amOne of the largest nature reserves on continental Africa may soon be destroyed by the China National Petroleum Corporation in the name of oil exploration and economic development...
- Areva's uranium mining deal with Niger receives cautious welcome Wed, 28 May 14, 8:44pmTransparency campaigners call for details of long-delayed deal with French firm to be published after dispute over royaltiesNews that the French nuclear company Areva has finally signed a new operating contract with the Niger...
- Shell to resume Niger delta oil spill compensation talks Thu, 20 Jun 13, 2:19amThe company has admitted liability for two spills but disputes the quantity of oil and damage doneOil company Shell will resume talks next week in London with lawyers representing 15,000 of the poorest people in the world...
- Conservation Group Reports That West African Lions Are on the Verge of Extinction Fri, 11 Jan 13, 4:29amPhoto via Shutterstock When you think of the iconic animals of Africa, the lion is probably on the top of your list. Sadly, according to report by conservation group LionAid, a total of just 640 lions remain in all of western...