President Tebboune Decides to Send Army Units to Niger to Protect Shared Energy Interests

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, decided today, Monday, October 26, 2026, to send units of the People’s National Army to the Republic of Niger, in order to ensure the protection of the shared Algerian-Nigerien energy and economic interests.
The decision was made at the request of the Nigerien authorities, and following the unanimous approval of the Council of the Nation in its closed plenary session held on October 25, 2026, as well as the unanimous approval of the People’s National Assembly in its closed plenary session held the same day.
The decision is based on the provisions of the Constitution, notably Articles 30 and 91 (paragraphs 1, 2 and 7).

Omar Tadrist