The Weight of Expectation: Niger's Oil Reserves Under Scrutiny Niger, a landlocked country in West Africa, has long been wary of its economic vulnerabilities.
Most of its oil production is controlled by foreign companies, particularly Chinese conglomerates, leaving the nation heavily reliant on partnerships with neighboring states.
However, beneath these international collaborations lies a significant prospect: the Kafra oil block, which could potentially hold up to 2. 5 billion barrels of oil.