TR Foreign Policy & Geopolitics

[Lool]

I thought it was Russia that would bring the uranium and return the waste at the end

That is true for the Akkuyu NPP; however, aside from Akkuyu, Turkey plans to build 2 more with foreign nations's help and presumably 2 more (according to rumors) by completely domestic means within the next 30 years. Therefore, it is compketely understandable if Turkey wants to diverse its Uranium sources especially if it can be bought faster, cheaper, and with guarantees since Russia is still a geopolitical rival at the end of day

Niger needs Turkish expertise and tech which comes with no strings attached while Turkey needs Niger's Uranium without any strings attached

 

[Lool]

I keep confusing the flags of Nigeria and Niger.

Mate you think thats bad? I keep confusing most flags of Africa and the Middle East. God knows how ppl can tell the subtle differences between these flags mate

 

[Lool]

Turkish Mining companies will be given previliges compared to other nations when it comes to mining resources in Niger. Turkish soft and hard power are on a full sprint these days

Translation:
WHEN THE OWNER RETURNED, THE COLONISTS STARTED TO ESCAPE RUSH! Having reached an agreement with Türkiye, Niger also showed the door to Canada!

BBC NEWS AFRICA:
Niger awarded lucrative mining tender to Turkey

July 19, 2024 In the new mining agreement signed between Niger and Turkey, it is envisaged that "all opportunities will be given" to Turkish companies interested in the mining sector of the Sahel country.

Until recently, France was one of the main players in Niger's mining sector. But since the coup last June, Niger has become increasingly anti-Western, and the country has put an end to Western-linked economic projects.

Earlier this month, Canadian company GoviEx Uranium also lost its mining rights.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1814951607554978246

 

[TheInsider]

Meanwhile Canada either owns, operates, or co-owns nearly all gold mines in Turkiye.