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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
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Melissa Chemam with RFI

How Algeria's diplomatic reset with Niger advances its Sahel strategy

Abdourahamane Tiani and Abdelmadjid Tebboune meet on 16 February in Algiers. © Présidence algérienne / Facebook (capture d'écran)

After a year of diplomatic strain, Niger and Algeria are testing a cautious reset – one that could reshape political and security dynamics across the Sahel.

Niger President Abdourahamane Tiani travelled to Algiers on Sunday for a two-day visit at the invitation of his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune – a trip widely seen as an attempt to stabilise ties after months of tension.

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