ALGIERS: The military leaders of Niger, who have been governing the country after a coup ousted elected President Mohamed Bazoum, have accepted Algerian mediation and a “six-month transition plan,” announced the Algerian foreign ministry on Monday.
This development follows more than two months of military rule in Niger, sparking concerns both within the nation and among its regional neighbors.
In a statement released on Monday, the Algerian foreign ministry revealed that the Algerian government received an acceptance of Algerian mediation via the Nigerien Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The mediation plan, proposed by Algeria in late August, aims to promote a political solution to the crisis in Niger. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has appointed Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to visit Niamey promptly to initiate discussions with all stakeholders involved in the crisis.
Six-Months Transition Plan for Niger
The proposed transition period of up to six months seeks to establish political arrangements that are acceptable to all parties in Niger, without excluding any group. Algeria’s initiative has gained acceptance from Niger’s military leaders, indicating a positive step towards resolving the political crisis in the country.
The statement from Algiers emphasized that the acceptance of the Algerian initiative strengthens the prospect of a political solution and paves the way for a peaceful resolution of the crisis. It also highlighted that a peaceful outcome is in the best interest of the entire region, fostering stability and harmony among neighboring nations.
Algerian President Tebboune had previously stated his strong opposition to any foreign military intervention in Niger, underscoring the importance of regional actors finding a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
