Africa's second-strongest military approves first foreign troop deployment in 53 years to protect $13 billion energy interests in Russia-backed Niger

Algeria, Africa's second-strongest military, has approved its first overseas troop deployment in 53 years to protect strategic energy interests in neighbouring Niger, where its state-owned energy company is involved in a $13 billion gas pipeline project.

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By Olamilekan Okebiorun·October 26, 2026·South Africa