Protecting Energy Investments: Algeria Reveals Dimensions of Military Deployment in Niger

Algerian Army Chief of Staff, First Corps General Said Chengriha, confirmed during an inspection visit to military units that sending a military contingent to northern Niger reflects the will of both countries and their awareness of the importance of protecting investments and energy facilities, according to the local newspaper "El Nhar".

Chengriha added that the historic decision by the Algerian President to send a military contingent to northern Niger came in response to a request from the Nigerien authorities, within the framework of activating constitutional provisions, with the aim of protecting shared energy facilities and projects. This decision was unanimously approved by both chambers of Parliament at the end of last October.