Algeria Rejects Military Intervention in Niger

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said in an interview with national television that Algeria opposes any possible military intervention in the Republic of Niger, where President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown following the July 26 coup.

"Threatening with military intervention in Niger is a direct threat to Algeria and we completely and absolutely reject it," he said.

"Problems should be resolved peacefully," the Algerian head of state noted speaking about the situation unfolding in Niger. "A coup [in Niger] took place. And we confirmed that we support constitutional order. And it is necessary to return to this order. We are ready to help them," he added.

On August 4, participants in the 3-day emergency meeting of the High Military Command of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, adopted a plan for possible military intervention in Niger.

Algeria and Niger share a land border of more than 950 kilometers.