The Council of the Nation has unanimously ratified the President's decision to deploy a unit of the People's National Army to Niger. The primary mission of this detachment is the protection of oil facilities within Niger, following increased energy cooperation between Sonatrach and the national company SONIDEP. The move, which awaits a final vote by the National People's Assembly to meet constitutional requirements, follows a military cooperation agreement between the two nations. The initiative aims to secure vital energy interests and strengthen regional stability against security threats in the Sahel.