# Algeria’s military deployment to Niger: What’s behind the move?

https://mins.news/en/item/115593

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-26 09:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/26/algerias-military-deployment-to-niger-whats-behind-the-move?traffic_source=rss

> Algeria’s parliament approved sending troops to neighbouring Niger, marking the country’s first overseas troop deployment in 50 years and a major shift from its noninterventionist military doctrine. The number of troops and deployment date have not been disclosed. The move is reportedly aimed at protecting Sonatrach oil facilities and expanding security cooperation in the Sahel.

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