FILE PHOTO: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune delivers a speech during a session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 16, 2023.  Host photo agency RIA Novosti via REUTERS/File Photo
Niger

Algeria firmly opposes military intervention in Niger

Algeria is categorically against any military intervention in Niger, Ennahar TV said late on Saturday, citing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

(Reuters) - Algeria is categorically against any military intervention in Niger, Ennahar TV said late on Saturday citing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

"A military intervention could ignite the whole Sahel region and Algeria will not use force with its neighbours," Tabboune said in an interview with local media.

(Reporting By Moaz Abd-Alaziz; Editing by David Gregorio)

Also Read

Landfill collapse in Philippines triggers rescue effort

French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal over cheap food imports

Russia, France in prisoner swap as researcher Vinatier freed

Pope Leo vows to continue Church reforms at cardinals’ summit

Australia to probe rise in antisemitism after mass shooting