Algeria and Mali have officially restored diplomatic relations after more than a year of strained ties, with both countries reinstating their ambassadors and reopening their airspace to civilian and military flights.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced on Saturday that Algeria's ambassador would return to Bamako, following the government's decision to fully reopen its airspace to aircraft travelling to and from Mali.
Mali's military government also confirmed it would take reciprocal steps, signalling a renewed commitment to improving bilateral relations.
Relations between the two neighbouring countries deteriorated in April 2025 after Algeria claimed it had shot down a Malian military surveillance drone for allegedly violating its airspace. Mali rejected the allegation, insisting the drone was brought down within its own territory.
The diplomatic dispute also affected regional security cooperation in the Sahel, where Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—have been battling armed groups linked to ISIS and al-Qaeda. Burkina Faso and Niger had also recalled their ambassadors from Algeria in solidarity with Mali.
Algeria has long played a key mediating role in Mali's conflict with Tuareg separatist groups, but suspended its mediation efforts following the diplomatic fallout, raising concerns about regional stability.
In April this year, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf reaffirmed Algeria's support for Mali's territorial integrity and reiterated the country's opposition to terrorism, paving the way for the latest diplomatic breakthrough.
The restoration of diplomatic ties is expected to strengthen cooperation on security, border management, and regional peace efforts across the Sahel.
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