The military regime in Niger has with immediate effect, banned the export of uranium to France. Over 50 per cent of the uranium ore extracted from Niger is used for fuelling French nuclear power plants. 24% of EU uranium imports, come from Niger, In France🇫🇷, 1 in every 3 lightbulbs is powered by Uranium from Niger 🇳🇪. Meanwhile in Niger 🇳🇪, 80% of people do not have access to any electricity.