The US State Department’s spokesperson, Matthew Miller, responded to Algeria’s acceptance of mediation in the ongoing Niger crisis and urged the nation to coordinate efforts with ECOWAS to resolve the political predicament unfolding in the African country.
During his daily press briefing, Miller highlighted, “The US and Algeria closely and routinely engage on regional and bilateral priorities, inclusive of joint endeavors to de-escalate conflict and foster regional stability, particularly in the Sahel region.”
This robust and involved diplomatic dialogue underscores the importance of multilateral collaborations, as nations navigate the complexities of regional disputes and crises.
Miller noted: “Algeria is presumed to take its seat on the United Nations Security Council in the upcoming year. We look forward to continuing to work with them on this and on other regional and international priorities.”
Algeria announced on Monday that the military administration in Niger accepted its offer of mediation to restore constitutional order in the West African country.
“The Algerian government received from Niger’s Foreign Ministry an official correspondence stating the acceptance of Algeria’s mediation aimed at developing a political solution to the existing crisis in this brotherly country,” the Algerian Foreign Ministry said.
Last August, Algeria proposed a six-month transitional period led by a civilian to solve the crisis in Niger.
Niger plunged into turmoil on July 26 when Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, a former commander of the presidential guard, led a military intervention that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
Bazoum was elected in 2021 in Niger’s first democratic power transition since it gained independence from French colonial rule in 1960.
