Niger Deployment Tested

Any deployment of the Algerian army in Niger would face challenges beyond protecting economic and energy facilities. Conflict hotspots involving extremist groups, rebel movements and bandits are spread across the country, with threats concentrated in areas including Tillabéri, Diffa and Tahoua. On October 25, the Algerian parliament voted to send troops to Niger, which shares a 900-kilometre border with Algeria. But the mission’s broad scope could force the troops to move between theatres with different actors and conditions. Researcher Akram Kharief says the success of any involvement will depend on coordination with the Nigerien army, amid concerns about internal divisions within its ranks and the presence of Russian forces in Niamey.

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