WorldAlgeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973
Algeria plans to deploy troops to Niger for the first time abroad since sending forces to Egypt in 1973. They are expected to protect energy facilities in northern Niger near the Libyan border. The timing and number of troops have not been announced, and both houses of parliament have backed the move.
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BBC News★★★★☆2026-10-26 13:18Original
Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973
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