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MILITARYnowThe intervention in Niger, a real-life credibility test for the Algerian armyBy deploying its soldiers to Niger, Algiers breaks with its doctrine of non-interference and sends a Popular National Army with little experience in external operations to operate in the heart of the Sahelian cauldron. Does it have the capabilities?Jeune Afrique
MILITARY15h agoEgypt, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria: who owns the main navies in Africa?D’Ormuz à Bab el-Mandeb, les guerres qui déchirent la planète ont souvent une dimension maritime qui touche l’Afrique, ne serait-ce qu’en désorganisant les routes commerciales. Dans ce contexte, comment se situe le continent en matière de forces navales, et qui y consacre le plus de moyens ?Jeune Afrique
MILITARY17h agoAlgeria-Niger: why Algiers chose to assume a role of "security godfather"L’Algérie a voté le déploiement de ses troupes au Niger, devenant le parrain sécuritaire de Niamey. Un virage doctrinal majeur par lequel Alger entend reprendre la main au Sahel face à des axes rivaux.Jeune Afrique
MILITARY3d agoNiger State Assembly Commends Army For Foiling Attack By BanditsOne soldier reportedly died from gunshot injuries while three others sustained injuries in the attack that also left several bandits dead. The post Niger State Assembly Commends Army For Foiling Attack By Bandits appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARY3d agoSensitive zones, oil sites: the deployment of Algerian troops in Niger is becoming clearerSi la décision d’envoyer des soldats au Niger ressemble, pour Alger, à une confirmation du soutien apporté au régime de Niamey, l’opération a aussi pour but de sécuriser les intérêts économiques algériens au sud de la frontière.Jeune Afrique
MILITARY4d agoNigeria to begin large-scale local production of weapons within one year — Musa“Within the next year, Nigeria will commence large-scale local production of defence hardware to meet domestic requirements and support exports to other African countries,” Mr Musa said. The post Nigeria to begin large-scale local production of weapons within one year — Musa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY4d agoWhy is Algeria deploying troops to Niger?Deux mois après avoir livré des hélicoptères de combat et des avions de chasse au Niger, l’Algérie s’apprête désormais à y déployer des troupes. Ce pays membre de l’Alliance des États du Sahel (AES) partage avec l’Algérie une frontière d’environ 956 kilomètres.BBC Afrique
MILITARY5d agoAlgeria’s president orders troop deployment to neighbouring NigerAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARY5d agoAlgeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973BBC World
MILITARY5d agoAlgeria approves troop deployment to Niger: what is their mission?This rare move comes amid strengthened security ties between Algeria and Niamey following the thwarting of an attempted coup in Niger in August.EuroNews [en]
MILITARY5d agoAlgerian upper house of parliament approves troop deployment to NigerAlgeria's Council of Nations approved the deployment during an emergency session on Sunday, while the lower house is expected to hold a session on Monday. The post Algerian upper house of parliament approves troop deployment to Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARY5d agoAlgeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in over 50 yearsAlgeria’s parliament on Sunday approved a resolution to send troops to Niger, making the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed abroad since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including near its border with Algeria, and the deployment comes as Algiers and Niamey are building the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline after decades of delays.France 24 [en]
MILITARY5d agoAlgeria’s military deployment to Niger: What’s behind the move?This will be Algeria's first foreign troop deployment in 50 years as the country shifts its military doctrine.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARY6d agoAlgeria Senate Approves Deployment Of Troops To NigerChannels TV
MILITARY6d agoAlgeria: Parliament votes for military intervention in NigerLa chambre haute du Parlement algérien a voté, ce 25 octobre, en faveur d’une proposition visant à déployer des troupes au Niger.Jeune Afrique
MILITARYBREAKING6d agoThe Algerian parliament votes to send troops to NigerLe Figaro International
MILITARY6d agoAlgerian parliament’s upper house approves troop deployment to NigerVote to send forces comes after a recent defence pact between the two neighbouring countries.Al Jazeera [en]