Link of interest...
ACDIS.UIUC.EDU - Document: "FRENCH INVOLVMENT IN NIGER"
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Niger has been a country that undergone many changes since its independence from France. From its initial French set-up government, to its multiple coups and finally the transition back to civilian rule, Niger has struggled to become a more developed nation. As to be expected commercial interest in Niger has been slow coming, due to the instability of the country. Only the uranium industry has shown much consistency over the years and even that is in decline. The number of uranium workers in Niger has dropped from over 3000 in 1990 to under 2000 last year65. Niger will have to work to discover new commercial enterprises in order to compete with other developing countries."
http://www.acdis.uiuc.edu/homepage_docs/pubs_docs/PDF_Files/Peder%20OP%20Folder/dreamweaver/contents/sect7.html http://www.google.comI will link directly to your links in the next mass email... on a personal note:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/949746/posts?page=72#72 Protesters already abuzz about Sea Island G-8 (Very Funny Read)
Savannah Morning News ^ | Monday, July 21, 2003 | Russ Bynum
Me, the dog, and my old BAR are up early, vigilantly keeping watch for rats, possums, DemocRats, anarchists, and other undesirables who may be invading our fair city soon...