What Has Niger Built Since France Left? 20 Projects Under General Tiani

   / @sahelbulletin   Is Niger surviving after French troops left and sanctions hit? In 2026, the Central Bank of West African States reported a massive 7% economic growth for Niger—outperforming neighboring economies. But what is actually driving this growth on the ground? In this video, we break down the 20 major infrastructure and industrial projects launched under General Abdourahamane Tiani’s administration. We look at what is already built, what is still under construction, and what remains on paper. Key topics covered in this report:Crude Oil Pipeline: How the new Agadem pipeline boosted oil production fivefold.Energy Independence: The new 40MW power plant built with Algeria to stop relying on external power grids.Nationalization of Resources: The takeover of the Somaïr uranium mine from French firm Orano. Industrial & Agricultural Expansion: Over 49 new industrial factories and large-scale solar-powered irrigation projects. Trade Routes & Rail: New highways north to Algeria and cross-border rail connections with Nigeria.Unfinished Business: The true status of the long-delayed Kandadji Dam.Discover how the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is reshaping sovereignty, local manufacturing, and economic self-reliance in West Africa.Watch to see which projects exist beyond the press releases!Subscribe to Sahel Bulletin for deep-dive geopolitical commentary, breaking news, and economic reports across West Africa!#Niger #GeneralTiani #Sahel #AES #WestAfrica #Uranium #Agadem #Geopolitics #AfricanEconomy 0:00 Hook 1:15 The Losses 2:20 The Oil 3:45 The Uranium 5:13 Keeping the Value 7:05 Power, Food and Who Pays 9:21 The Roads and the Second Door 11:44 The Army 12:52 Kandaji 14:03 What Does Not Hold 15:08 The Answer