Algeria to deploy army units to Niger to protect economic interests
Algeria will send army units to Niger to protect energy and economic interests, according to a statement from the presidency on Monday (October 26).
France 24 reports: Algeria will send army units to Niger to protect energy and economic interests, according to a statement from the presidency on Monday (October 26).
Algeria's Parliament held an emergency vote on Sunday on what would be Algeria's first such foreign mission since 1973.
This world story centres on Algeria. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Niger and Algeria's Parliament.
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