Algeria is strengthening the military presence in Niger as part of the bilateral defense agreement, Algerian forces are stationed at the Central Air Base 101 in Niamey, the military site in Madama, and also guard all the main oil production facilities in the country. Algeria also sent Niger military trainers, special forces and air defense equipment. The main mission is to protect strategic infrastructure and train the Niger army. In addition, the parties agreed to exchange intelligence data. The agreement was part of Algeria's broader strategy to strengthen its influence in the Sahel amid the withdrawal of Western forces and the growing activity of radical groups in the region.