On 18 July 2016, the Council extended the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger until 15 July 2018 and agreed on a budget of €26.3 million for the period 16 July 2016 to 15 July 2017.

The Council also adapted the mission's mandate to assist theNigerien central and local authorities as well as the security forces in developing policies, techniques and procedures to better control and fight irregular migration. This adaptation follows the establishment of a permanent presence in the desert region of Agadez in central Niger.