By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Jeune Afrique
Algeria has deployed soldiers to Niger, an intervention abroad that breaks with Algiers’ doctrine of non-interference. Jeune Afrique examines the capabilities of Algeria’s People’s National Army, which has little experience of this type of operation, in the face of the Sahel’s security challenges.
Algeria’s People’s National Assembly is due to begin examining the 2027 finance bill on 2 November, presented by a government representative. Debates are scheduled for three days, followed by a questions session on 5 November and a vote by MPs on 16 November, according to APS.
🇩🇿 Algeria · Source: Algérie Eco ·
The RCD, FFS and Jil Jadid do not oppose in principle sending Algerian soldiers to Niger, but denounce the lack of consultation and parliamentary debate. The FFS says the defence doctrine needs to be adapted to instability in the Sahel, according to positions communicated by the three parties.
🇩🇿 Algeria · Source: Le Provincial ·
Soldiers from Operation Fansan Yamma rescued 11 people kidnapped in two operations on 30 and 31 October in the Danko-Wasagu district of Kebbi State. Seven hostages were abandoned by their captors after an exchange of fire, according to Nigerian Army 8th Division spokesperson Olaniyi Osoba.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Algeria’s parliament has authorised the deployment of military units to Niger, breaking with more than six decades of non-intervention beyond its borders, Le Monde reports. Both chambers approved the decision on 25 October 2026, according to The Conversation, which says the vote is based on Article 91 of the Constitution and follows a military cooperation protocol signed by Algiers and Niamey.
🇩🇿 Algeria · Source: Le Monde ·
Algeria’s El Foulia solar park, Africa’s second largest, enters serviceThe El Foulia photovoltaic complex in south-eastern Algeria was commissioned this week and is among Africa’s largest solar parks. It is expected to help meet the region’s energy needs and diversify national electricity production, according to RFI.
Polisario contests suspension of MINURSO operations in the SaharaThe Polisario Front contests the suspension of MINURSO operations in the Sahara, whose mandate was not extended by the Security Council after a US draft resolution was rejected. The movement expresses concern over the risk to the peace process, while Le Monde reports fears of a resumption of hostilities from 1 November, according to Yabiladi and Le Monde.The week in Africa
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