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Algeria Restores Mali Flights, Reinstates Ambassador After Drone Dispute

7/11/2026

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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the ambassador to return to Bamako as air links are restored.
Algeria reopened its national airspace to all Malian flights, confirming mutual aircraft access.
The closures began in April 2025 after Algeria said its forces shot down a Malian surveillance drone, prompting the recall of its ambassador for consultations.
Mali rejected Algeria's claim, saying the drone crashed inside Malian territory.

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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the ambassador to return to Bamako as air links are restored.
Algeria reopened its national airspace to all Malian flights, confirming mutual aircraft access.
The closures began in April 2025 after Algeria said its forces shot down a Malian surveillance drone, prompting the recall of its ambassador for consultations.
Mali rejected Algeria's claim, saying the drone crashed inside Malian territory.