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Algeria arms Niger with 4 military helicopters as North African power moves closer to Russia-backed Sahel bloc
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Algeria has provided the Nigerien Armed Forces with four military helicopters along with ammunition and logistical support. This move signals a strengthening military partnership between Algeria and the Russia-aligned Sahel bloc.
Algeria’s Ministry of National Defence confirmed on August 9, 2026, that the package included four helicopters alongside ammunition, spare parts, maintenance equipment and logistical support for the Nigerien Armed Forces. The fleet comprises two Mi-2... [3196 chars]
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