Conflict · Algiers, Algeria · October 25, 2026

Algeria's parliament approves sending troops to Niger

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Oct 25, 2:40 PM ET

Algeria's parliament approved sending army units to Niger to protect energy facilities. It would be Algeria's first foreign troop deployment since it sent forces to support Egypt in the 1973 war. Algeria already sent fighter jets to Niamey in August.

Why it matters

The deployment ends Algeria's long policy of not sending troops abroad and could change security in the Sahel region.

Background

Algeria has long avoided military action outside its borders. Niger, its southern neighbor, faces armed groups and has ruled by a military government since 2023.

Sources

• The Straits Times ↗Oct 25, 4:10 PM ET
• Le Monde ↗Oct 25, 2:40 PM ET

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