Niger and Haftar administration linked by cooperation agreement

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: Niger

PoliticsWorld / International

Niger and Haftar administration linked by cooperation agreement

Niger and authorities in eastern Libya have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding in Benghazi. It was signed by Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine and General Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of the Libyan National Army and son of Khalifa Haftar. Both sides aim to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation across several sectors. Niamey also maintains relations with the Tripoli-based government, and Niger shares more than 340 kilometres of border with Libya.

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