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Veolia on verge of new deal in Niamey

After the termination of its concession contract in October, the French giant is continuing its discussions with the state of Niger in an effort to retain its monopoly on distributing drinking water there. The two parties are considering an approach that would avoid resorting to a call for tenders. [...]

Published on 20/01/2023 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes Pierre-Elie de Rohan Chabot

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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Niger
Veolia on verge of new deal in Niamey

Spotlight | Niger
Relationship between Veolia and Abdourahamane Tchiani's junta dead in the water

Niger
Veolia faces legal challenges to stay in water distribution in Niger

Niger
China's Nuctech bids for deal to supply Niger with border control equipment

France, Ivory Coast
Veolia loses water deal to local Ivorian firm Sodeci

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De Gaulle Fleurance, Veolia's discreet service provider

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Paris boosts support for President Bazoum

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Bazoum's opponent Tazoum complicates Veolia contract renegotiation

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Ex-president Ousmane bets on ECOWAS court to contest election result