By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
Algerian military personnel have escorted several dozen fuel tankers to Agadez, in northern Niger. The delivery comes as part of cooperation between the two countries, one week after Algeria’s Parliament authorised the dispatch of troops, RFI reports.
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1 NovFirst Algerian fuel convoy arrives in AgadezAbout 60 Algerian fuel tankers have delivered fuel to Agadez, in northern Niger, under joint military escort, according to Aïr Info and Bénin Web TV. Tamtam Info, citing Niger’s Ministry of Petroleum, reports that 53 tankers were ordered by Sonidep and says the official reception on 1 November took place in the presence of Minister Hamadou Tini. The operation comes amid supply difficulties and the creation of crisis committees in Niger.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Aïr Info ·
About 50 tankers carrying 1,600 tonnes of petrol from Algeria’s Sbaa refinery have arrived in Agadez to supply the Nigerien market. Nigerien Oil Minister Hamadou Tini described the delivery as a response to tensions over petroleum products, according to Nigerien authorities.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Algérie Eco ·
A first convoy of Algerian fuel has arrived in Agadez, where its arrival was overseen by the Algerian consul and Nigerien authorities. The delivery opens the way for this strategic product to be supplied to northern Niger, according to Alwihda Info.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Alwihda Info ·
Niger’s National Coordination of the Civil-Military Project says the deployment of Algerian soldiers is a matter of cooperation, not a transfer of responsibility for Niger’s security. Its statement describes the collaboration as an equal partnership, following Algeria’s approval of sending troops, Maghreb Emergent reports.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Maghreb Emergent ·
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