Algeria, Mali Close Airspaces After Drone Incident
Algeria and Mali have closed their airspaces to each other following a drone incident near their border. Mali accused Algeria of sponsoring terrorism after it shot down a Malian drone last week. Algeria initially banned flights to Mali, and Mali reciprocated by halting Algerian flights.
The incident escalated diplomatic tensions, with both nations exchanging hostile statements. Mali claims the drone was shot down in its airspace, while Algeria insists it violated its border. Mali’s allies, Niger and Burkina Faso, condemned Algeria’s actions, citing the drone’s potential link to terrorist activities. In response, Algeria criticized Mali’s accusations, noting repeated violations of its airspace. The dispute highlights growing tensions between the two nations and their roles in regional security.
