The deployment of an Algerian military formation in northern Niger addresses the imperative of securing strategic energy investments and installations belonging to both nations. This statement was delivered Sunday by General of the Army Said Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defense and Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army (ANP), during his working and inspection visit to the 2nd Military Region.
Chanegriha affirmed that this deployment reflects the shared determination of both countries and their complete awareness of the need to protect energy investments and infrastructure. The decision aligns with an anticipatory and preventative strategy confronting security threats burdening the Sahelo-Saharan belt, notably marked by the proliferation of armed factions and transnational smuggling operations across the region.
In an address broadcast via videoconference to all personnel across the military region, General of the Army Said Chanegriha emphasized that Algeria, under the leadership of President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune and propelled by positive momentum across multiple fronts, resolutely pursues the consolidation of its strategic choices within the framework of its national development and state-building agenda.
Emphasizing the Algerian state’s commitment to reinforcing cooperative ties with neighboring nations through an approach rooted in anticipation, prevention, and coordination against shared threats and challenges, Chanegriha explained that the historic decision by the President of the Republic to dispatch a military formation to Niger was enacted upon the request of Nigerien authorities and in full accordance with constitutional provisions.
The ANP Chief of Staff recalled that this measure received unanimous approval from both houses of the Algerian Parliament late last October, underscoring its institutional authority and the strategic importance attributed to it by national leadership.
For General of the Army Said Chanegriha, this deployment offers a concrete demonstration of aligned perspectives between Algiers and Niamey regarding the necessity of safeguarding their strategic assets, particularly in a regional context defined by persistent security hazards, including terrorist activities and acts of sabotage.
Addressing the upcoming local elections, General of the Army Said Chanegriha characterized the ballot as a crucial milestone in shaping the new Algeria and fortifying its democratic governance.
After noting that voting represents a civic duty to which People’s National Army personnel are equally bound in strict compliance with the laws of the Republic, Chanegriha assured that the ANP will guarantee the security of this electoral milestone and ensure the smooth execution of all related operations, enabling citizens to cast their votes freely within a climate of tranquility, trust, and stability.