The Nigerian authorities This Monday they confirmed their assumption to the Algerian mediation, which aims to promote a political solution to “peacefully overcome” the crisis in this southern border country, which experienced a military coup on July 26ththe Algerian Foreign Ministry reported today.
In a press release, the source stated that he spoke through the Nigerian Foreign Ministry “a declaration of acceptance the Algerian political initiative proposed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to resolve the crisis in Niger, Efe reports.
“This acceptance strengthens the option of a political solution to this crisis and paves the way for the fulfillment of conditions which enable a peaceful overcoming in the interests of Niger and the entire region,” emphasized the same source, who stated that Tebboune had instructed the head of Algerian diplomacy Ahmed Attafto travel to Niamey as soon as possible to begin preparatory discussions with all interested parties on the implementation of the Algerian initiative.
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Tebboune suggested this at the end of August last year a civil law transition period of six months The focus was on respecting the principle of “unconstitutional illegality” as a political initiative to avoid military intervention in neighboring African country Algeria.
Algeria declared this in August his “initiative” that is open to everyone According to Efe, “the willing and determined brothers and partners” with the political solution are considering a transition period focused on respecting the principle of “illegality of unconstitutional changes” in order to achieve the unification of all states around the peaceful option.
As part of the proposal, Algeria will promote a United Nations conference to find guarantees to resolve the Niger crisis, in addition to a special meeting on development in the Sahel.
The Maghreb country rejected from the outset the military option in Niger put on the table by the Economic Community of West African States (Cedeao), as it could have “unforeseeable” consequences for the delicate security of the region, especially the Sahel.