Trans-Saharan gas pipeline in focus as Africa explores regional export corridors
Algeria is moving to deploy a military unit to Niger, marking a historic first since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Parliament has approved the move in both houses, amid ongoing security cooperation with Niger as jihadist violence and cross-border crime persist along their 960-kilometre border.
Algeria has approved a deployment of troops to Niger to secure economic infrastructure, including energy facilities, amid improving security ties with Niamey. The move marks a rare international operation by Algeria and follows a visit by Niger’s defence minister to Algiers and recent talks on a cross-border gas pipeline.