Algerian Parliament Greenlights Military Deployment to Niger Amid Security Concerns
Algeria's parliament has approved sending troops to Niger, marking the first foreign deployment of Algerian soldiers since 1973. The move addresses security threats near their shared border and supports cooperation on the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project.
Brève Publié le (Africa/Lagos, UTC+1) · date de l'événement : 2026-10-25
Algeria’s parliament approved a resolution on Sunday to send troops to Niger, marking the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed abroad since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
The deployment responds to persistent attacks by armed groups in Niger, particularly near the border with Algeria. It also coincides with growing cooperation between Algiers and Niamey on the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a project long delayed but now advancing.
This military move reflects Algeria’s increasing engagement in regional security and infrastructure development in West Africa.