In April 2026, Algeria intensified its diplomatic engagement with Senegal, marking a strategic push to bolster bilateral cooperation and recalibrate regional dynamics in West Africa. The initiative, led by Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, included high-level meetings in Dakar with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Foreign Minister Yassine Fall.
Discussions focused on economic partnerships, security cooperation, and shared interests in the Sahel region. Algeria, a key player in North Africa, seeks to expand its influence south of the Sahara, while Senegal, under new leadership, aims to diversify its international alliances. The talks also addressed the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project, which could link Nigerian gas fields to Algeria and Europe via Niger.
This diplomatic push comes amid shifting regional alignments, with Algeria positioning itself as a mediator in Sahel crises and a counterweight to other external powers. The visit underscored mutual interests in stability and development, though specific agreements were not immediately disclosed.
