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Niger: Kafra oil block could hold 2.5 billion barrels

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What happened

Niger’s oil minister held a press conference on Wednesday to address a key issue for the country: the oil reserves Niger could rely on to fuel its development.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:19:58 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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