Algeria’s upper house of parliament has unanimously approved a proposal to deploy troops to neighbouring Niger, in a move aimed at strengthening military cooperation and protecting strategic oil facilities as security concerns persist across the Sahel region.

The Council of the Nation approved the proposal on Sunday, October 25, 2026. However, the deployment still requires approval from Algeria’s lower house of parliament before the process can be completed.

According to reports from Algerian media, the proposed military mission is expected to focus on securing oil facilities in Niger. The size of the force, its deployment timeline and the duration of the mission have not been publicly disclosed.

The decision follows a visit to Algeria by Niger’s Defence Minister, General Salifou Modi, who held talks with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Algeria’s army chief, General Saïd Chanegriha.

During the visit, the two countries signed a military cooperation protocol intended to strengthen their security partnership. Details of the agreement have not been made public.

The proposed deployment comes amid improving relations between Algiers and Niamey following a period of diplomatic tension. Both countries have increasingly pursued closer cooperation in political, military and economic affairs.

In August, Algeria confirmed that it had deployed fighter jets to Niger following unrest in the capital, Niamey. Algeria’s Defence Ministry said the aircraft were sent at the request of Nigerien authorities to support efforts to counter an attempt to destabilise the country.

The latest parliamentary decision highlights Algeria’s growing security engagement with its southern neighbour as countries across the Sahel continue to face threats from armed groups and regional instability.

If approved by both chambers, the deployment would represent a significant step in Algeria’s military cooperation with Niger.

The move could also strengthen coordination between the two countries in protecting strategic infrastructure and responding to emerging security challenges across the region.

For now, the completion of the parliamentary approval process remains the next key step before the proposed deployment can proceed.

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