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  • Affairs
  • 28 Oct 2026
  • 7 min

Explainer 541: Is Algeria the new military powerhouse of Africa?

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  • The Foreign Desk
  • Affairs
  • 7 min

Algeria’s army is venturing beyond its border for the first time in more than 50 years to address conflicts in neighbouring Niger. Why does Niger need the help? And what does Algeria’s revitalised army mean for Africa?

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  • Andrew Mueller

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