# Algeria approves troop deployment to Niger: What is their mission?

https://mins.news/en/video/115841

- euronews, 2026-10-26 13:09 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnQ7W1H5pwc

> Algeria has approved sending troops to Niger, a rare step as security ties with Niamey have strengthened after an attempted coup in Niger was thwarted in August.

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