Niger's coup leaders have accepted Algerian mediation to resolve a political crisis following the toppling of the president who is filing a legal case against the putschists

Military leaders in coup-hit Niger have accepted Algerian mediation and "a six-month transition plan", the foreign ministry in Algiers announced Monday

Russia and Algeria signed a supply contract for a wide range of weapons in 2022 on the back of strong military ties between the two countries, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Thursday