Algeria faces security rivalries around Chad
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on TSA
A drone strike that killed two civilians near the Salvador Pass has heightened tensions between Niger and Chad, while Niamey is also accusing France. The United Arab Emirates and Israel are meanwhile strengthening security ties with N’Djamena, according to an analysis published by TSA.
Tensions between Niger and Chad have worsened after a drone strike killed two civilians near the Salvador Pass, where the borders of Algeria, Niger and Libya meet. Nigerien authorities summoned the Chadian ambassador and accused France of involvement in the attack, TSA reports.
The Salvador Pass lies on a route used for cross-border trafficking and by terrorist groups. Niamey had already accused Paris following the attempted coup in August 2026, according to TSA.
The crisis comes as the United Arab Emirates is strengthening its influence in Chad through investment and security cooperation. Abu Dhabi also maintains close ties with N’Djamena and Libyan Marshal Khalifa Haftar.
International investigations have documented logistical routes through Chad used to supply the Rapid Support Forces, which are fighting in the war in Sudan. Israel is meanwhile seeking to develop security, intelligence and technical cooperation with N’Djamena, while Saddam Haftar is discussing the security of their shared border with Chadian authorities. The drone strike came after two civilians were killed in the Agadez region.
