France is facing a growing uranium challenge after losing access to key supplies in Niger following the 2023 coup. With nearly 70 percent of its electricity dependent on nuclear power, Paris is now turning to Botswana, home to vast untapped uranium reserves. French state-backed company Orano has secured exploration licences, but Botswana is not yet producing uranium, with projects still years from completion. The shift highlights a wider reset in France’s Africa strategy, as it seeks new partners beyond West Africa. For now, the gap between potential and production leaves France navigating an uncertain energy future.

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