On October 25, 2026, the Algerian parliament approved a proposal to send local troops into Niger to help protect and defend its neighbor, aligning with Algeria's foreign policy and the broader geopolitical positioning of the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES). Niger was under accelerated attack by terrorist organizations during 2026. The Nigerian government, headed by Abdurrahman Tiani, accuses France of backing groups. At the end of August 2026, Algeria sent four Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets to Niger to protect the country and the government after a coup attempt on the night of the 28th to the 29th. When African militaries have taken the lead on security and defense initiatives across the continent, they have often operated under the auspices of the African Union, an organization that relies heavily on EU funding and has been criticized by many pan-Africanists for perpetuating neo-colonial dependence rather than promoting true African sovereignty.

On October 25, 2026, the Algerian parliament approved a proposal to send local troops into Niger to help protect and defend its neighbor, aligning with Algeria's foreign policy and the broader geopolitical positioning of the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES). Niger was under accelerated attack by terrorist organizations during 2026. The Nigerian government, headed by Abdurrahman Tiani, accuses France of backing groups. At the end of August 2026, Algeria sent four Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets to Niger to protect the country and the government after a coup attempt on the night of the 28th to the 29th. When African militaries have taken the lead on security and defense initiatives across the continent, they have often operated under the auspices of the African Union, an organization that relies heavily on EU funding and has been criticized by many pan-Africanists for perpetuating neo-colonial dependence rather than promoting true African sovereignty.