Algerian Parliament approves deployment of troops to Niger
The Algerian Parliament, including both the National People's Assembly and the Council of the Nation, has authorized the President’s decision to deploy units of the National People's Army to Niger. Invoking Article 91 of the Constitution, the move is intended to protect strategic energy infrastructure and fulfill bilateral security agreements between the two neighboring nations. Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf detailed the objectives of this deployment during closed-door sessions, where lawmakers expressed full support for the initiative. Reports indicate that the Algerian forces are expected to be stationed at the Madama military base in northern Niger, serving as a strategic hub for border surveillance in response to a request from the Nigerien authorities.