Algeria Approves Troop Deployment to Niger Amid Shifting Military Doctrine

Al Jazeera · world

Algeria's parliament has approved a proposal to deploy troops to neighbouring Niger, marking a significant departure from its non-interventionist military doctrine. Details on troop numbers and deployment timing remain undisclosed. This move follows Algeria's dispatch of Russian jets to Niger after an alleged destabilisation attempt against its military-led government. The deployment is reportedly aimed at protecting Algeria's economic and strategic interests, particularly its oil facilities in Niger, and deepens security cooperation in the Sahel region.