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A new diplomatic crisis erupts between Bamako and Algiers, revealing divergent approaches in managing the Sahelian crisis.
Serious Accusations Between Both Countries
On January 1, 2025, relations between Mali and Algeria reached a new low. Malian authorities launched particularly serious accusations against their northern neighbor, claiming complicity with terrorist groups.
At the Heart of the Discord
Algerian Position
- Support for the 2015 Algiers Agreements
- Advocacy for a diplomatic approach
- Willingness to dialogue with Tuareg movements
- Statements by Minister Ahmed Attaf favoring a negotiated solution
Malian Response
- Categorical rejection of Algerian mediation
- Accusations of complicity with terrorists
- Criticism of interference in Malian affairs
- Reminder to Algeria of its own internal challenges
A Progressive Rupture
The deterioration of relations between the two countries fits into a broader context:
- Abandonment of the 2015 peace agreements
- Resumption of military operations against rebel groups
- Strategic divergences in counter-terrorism approach
- Growing mistrust between both states
Regional Implications
This diplomatic crisis has significant repercussions:
- Weakening of regional cooperation
- Increased complexity in Sahel stabilization efforts
- Risk of increased diplomatic isolation for Mali
- Impact on coordinated counter-terrorism efforts
