Africa: All of Africa Today - July 13, 2026
Diplomatic relations between the two countries had been suspended since April 2025, after Mali accused Algeria of shooting down one of its reconnaissance drones in Malian airspace.
Mali and Algeria Restore Diplomatic Ties Mali and Algeria have agreed to restore diplomatic relations by reopening their airspace to each other's civilian and military aircraft and reinstating their ambassadors, ending a 15-month dispute triggered by the downing of a Malian military drone in 2025.
If accepted, the claims could set a legal precedent by allowing foreign victims of alleged corruption to participate in Icelandic criminal proceedings and seek formal recognition and compensation for the harm they suffered.
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