Algeria has announced the suspension of its mediation efforts aimed at resolving the crisis in Niger, which has been in turmoil since a military takeover.
The decision to suspend mediation was prompted by the need for clarifications regarding the implementation of Algerian mediation in Niger.
The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release stating that the Algerian government had received an official letter from Nigerien authorities on September 27, accepting Algerian mediation in the political, institutional, and constitutional crisis in Niger.
The Algerian government also expressed concerns about the Nigerien authorities’ commitment to the mediation process, citing official and public statements that raised doubts about their true willingness to follow through on their acceptance of Algerian mediation.
Algeria had proposed political discussions for a maximum of six months, involving all parties in Niger without exclusion, under the supervision of a civil authority led by a consensus figure accepted by all segments of the political class. The goal was to restore constitutional order in Niger following the military coup that ousted elected President Mohamed Bazoum.
Niger has been under military rule for over two months since the coup, leading to a complex and challenging political situation in the country.
