Algeria approves troop deployment to Niger to protect energy interests2026-10-26After Algeria’s parliament approved the move, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered troops to Niger at the request of its authorities; if carried out, it would be Algeria’s first overseas deployment since 1973.The mission is intended to protect Algeria’s energy interests, including oil installations linked to state-owned Sonatrach.Authorities have not announced the size of the force or when it will be deployed.The decision follows closer security ties between the neighbours; Niger’s defence minister recently visited Algiers, where the two sides signed a military cooperation protocol.L'Algérie prévoit d'envoyer des troupes au Niger , H24info (H24info)رئيس الجمهورية يقرر إرسال وحدات من الجيش إلى النيجر - الوطن : الخبر (El Khabar)Algeria approves troop deployment to Niger: what is their mission? (Euronews)Algeria’s military deployment to Niger: What’s behind the move? (Al Jazeera)Algeria’s president orders troop deployment to neighbouring Niger (Al Jazeera)A doua cea mai mare putere militară a Africii trimite trupe în afara țării pentru prima dată în 53 de ani într-un stat aliat Rusiei (Antena 3 CNN)