Military deployment in Niger: Abdelaziz Rahabi criticizes EU interference

Former minister and ambassador Abdelaziz Rahabi has strongly challenged the European Union's request for clarification regarding Algeria's deployment of military units in Niger. EU spokesperson Anouar El Anouni had previously stated that Brussels was monitoring the situation and seeking details on the scope and objectives of the deployment. Rahabi questioned the legal basis for the EU’s demand, arguing that the military agreement is a private matter between two sovereign nations. The diplomat condemned the EU's approach, accusing it of acting as if it were an authority over the Sahel region or as if Algeria were accountable to it. He criticized the bloc for maintaining outdated perceptions of Africa and failing to respect the sovereign decisions of its partners, warning that such behavior might prompt Algiers to demand explanations from the EU itself.