Nigerien Defense Minister Salifou Mody signed a security pact with Chief of Staff of the Algerian military Said Chengriha, Jeune Afrique reported on Oct. 22. Details of the agreement were not released, but Jeune Afrique noted that Algerian aircraft deployed to Niger's capital Niamey following a coup attempt in late August had remained at the city's air base despite allegedly not undertaking any mission.