Niger prime minister signs deal in eastern Libya
Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine visited Benghazi on November 2, 2026, to boost cooperation with the Haftar camp.
Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine visited Benghazi, Libya, on Monday, November 2, 2026. He signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation with the Haftar camp, which controls eastern Libya. This move comes as Niamey also maintains ties with the government in Tripoli.
The agreement aims to expand cooperation in various fields between Niger and the Haftar-controlled region of Libya. Zeine's visit follows Algeria's recent announcement of sending military units to Niger. This diplomatic engagement seeks to enhance security along the Niger-Libya border.
This development occurs shortly after Algeria declared it would deploy troops to Niger. The Nigerien Prime Minister's visit to Benghazi highlights a complex regional security strategy for Niamey.