Niger and Haftar's faction sign strategic cooperation agreement

Niger's Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, visited Benghazi on November 1st, resulting in the signing of a strategic cooperation protocol. The agreement was formalized on the Libyan side by General Saddam Haftar, in his capacity as Deputy Commander of the Libyan Armed Forces, in the presence of a Nigerien delegation comprised of military officials. This diplomatic move aims to deepen bilateral ties. The development unfolds against a backdrop of prolonged political instability in Libya since 2011, with the tripartite mechanism formed by Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt continuing efforts to address the crisis amidst ongoing foreign interference.