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General Major Claude K. Tudor Jr., commander of special US forces in Africa, made an official visit to Algiers on Sunday. He met there the general of the army Mostefa Smaali, commander of the Algerian land forces. This meeting marks an important moment as part of the strengthening of bilateral military relations.
It is indeed the first high -level American military delegation to go to Algeria since the visit of the Africom commander in January 2025, during which a memorandum of historical agreement on military cooperation had been signed.
Algeria is recognized as a central actor in the fight against terrorism and organized crime in the Sahel region and beyond. With her experience in these fields, she collaborates closely with her neighbors to strengthen their security capacities and stabilize their environment.
For the United States, this cooperation is a pillar of its African strategy. The visit of General Major Tudor illustrates the common vision of the two countries in favor of consolidation of regional and international peace and stability through a continuous strategic dialogue.
Appointed in June 2025 at the head of the special operations of the American forces in Africa, General Major Tudor is responsible for supervising all of the special American missions carried out on the continent. He heads more than 1,900 US soldiers, as well as staff from different government agencies and international partners, deployed in 19 countries in Africa and Europe.
His trip to Algeria aims to deepen coordination between the two armies and to explore new cooperation opportunities in the fight against transnational threats.
This visit is part of a broader dynamic of opening and reinforced cooperation between Washington and Algiers. The two countries share common interests in regional security, the fight against violent extremism and the promotion of stability. It could also pave the way for joint exercises, training programs or expertise exchanges in the field of special operations.