Central African Republic
Uncertainty reigns between Orano and Bangui over Bakouma uranium deposit

Orano at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Villepinte, France, November 2025.
Orano at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Villepinte, France, November 2025. © Thomas Stevens / Abacapress / Reuters
The French nuclear group is starting to test the patience of the Central African Republic authorities, who want to resolve disagreements over Bakouma uranium mining licences to reattribute them. President Touadéra wants to settle the issue amicably and stay on good terms with Paris, but Orano is currently ignoring the Central African administration. [...]
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