Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic relations and reopen airspace

Relations between the two neighboring states have begun to improve after both governments announced the reinstatement of their ambassadors and the reopening of each other's airspace, which had remained closed since April 2025. The diplomatic move follows months of stalled communications that began after a series of political disagreements led to the mutual withdrawal of diplomatic missions and the suspension of commercial flights across the shared corridor.

The restoration of ambassadorial posts is expected to facilitate dialogue on pending issues, while the resumption of air traffic will revive trade and tourism links that were severely curtailed by the airspace ban. Officials from both capitals described the steps as “constructive” and indicated that further confidence‑building measures are under discussion, signaling a tentative but notable shift toward normalized relations.