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'''Algeria–Mali relations''' refers to [[bilateral relations]] between [[Algeria]] and [[Mali]]. Algeria maintains an embassy in [[Bamako]] and a consulate in [[Gao]], while Mali has an embassy in [[Algiers]].
'''Algeria–Mali relations''' refers to [[bilateral relations]] between [[Algeria]] and [[Mali]]. Algeria maintains an embassy in [[Bamako]] and a consulate in [[Gao]], while Mali has an embassy in [[Algiers]].
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The relationship between two countries, once former colonies of [[France]], that both share the [[Sahel]] desert as a [[Algeria–Mali border|border]] and also have a very long border, has made the relationship into a major obstacle for both neighboring states. As two majority [[Sunni Islam|Sunni Muslim]] countries, recent instability in Mali, notably the [[Azawad]] of the [[Tuareg people]], has poured a large presence of [[al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb|al-Qaeda into the Islamic Maghreb]] and pushed Algeria into a difficult situation. To retaliate, Algeria fortified their border and deployed more troops to secure the border with Mali.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2013/02/201324152820629866.html|title=Algeria beefs up army presence on Mali border|date=5 February 2013|work=Al Jazeera}}</ref> The fear of growing militants from Mali brings Algeria and the [[United States]] to discuss on how to curb their extremist actions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/17/algeria-mali-al-qaeda_n_2497280.html|work=Huffington Post|title=In Algeria And Mali, Al Qaeda-Tied Terrorists Pose Challenge For U.S. Forces}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/30/world/africa/us-tries-to-coordinate-anti-militant-push-in-mali.html|work=The New York Times|title=U.S. and Algeria discuss ousting Mali militants}}</ref>


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The relationship between Algeria and Mali, both former [[France|French]] colonies, has become a major obstacle for these neighboring states, as they share a long border that includes the [[Sahel]] desert. As predominantly [[Sunni Islam|Sunni Muslim]] countries, recent instability in Mali - notably in the [[Azawad]] region, home to the [[Tuareg people|Tuareg]] people - has resulted in a significant [[Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb|al-Qaeda presence in the Islamic Maghreb]],<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Richter |first=Line |date=2016-04-27 |title=On the Edge of Existence: Malian Migrants in the Maghreb |url=https://cultureunbound.ep.liu.se/article/view/2190 |journal=Culture Unbound |volume=8 |issue=1 |pages=74–87 |doi=10.3384/cu.2000.1525.168174 |issn=2000-1525}}</ref> posing a challenge for Algeria. In response, Algeria has fortified its border and deployed more troops to secure the border with Mali.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2013/02/201324152820629866.html|title=Algeria beefs up army presence on Mali border|date=5 February 2013|work=Al Jazeera}}</ref> The growing threat of militants from Mali has led Algeria and the [[United States]] to discuss how to counter their extremist actions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/17/algeria-mali-al-qaeda_n_2497280.html|work=Huffington Post|title=In Algeria And Mali, Al Qaeda-Tied Terrorists Pose Challenge For U.S. Forces}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/30/world/africa/us-tries-to-coordinate-anti-militant-push-in-mali.html|work=The New York Times|title=U.S. and Algeria discuss ousting Mali militants}}</ref>
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Algeria and Mali have been going further to diversify economic cooperation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201509011604.html|title=Algeria, Mali Willing to Diversify Bilateral Relations|date=1 September 2015|work=All Africa}}</ref> Algeria has been a major investor to Mali, economically due to Algeria's economic progress and lesser poverty comparing to Mali.

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Despite these challenges, Algeria and Mali have been working to diversify their economic cooperation<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201509011604.html|title=Algeria, Mali Willing to Diversify Bilateral Relations|date=1 September 2015|work=All Africa}}</ref>. Algeria has emerged as a major investor in Mali, due in part to its relatively lower poverty rate and greater economic progress.


==Migration==
==Migration==
Malian immigrants form at least 1% of the Algerian population, with most of them living in coastal cities such as [[Oran]], [[Constantine, Algeria|Constantine]], [[Algiers]], [[Tamanrasset Province|Tamanrasset]] and [[Adrar Province]]s.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Zardo |first=Federica |last2=Loschi |first2=Chiara |date=2022-03-15 |title=EU-Algeria (non)cooperation on migration: A tale of two fortresses |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13629395.2020.1758453 |journal=Mediterranean Politics |language=en |volume=27 |issue=2 |pages=148–169 |doi=10.1080/13629395.2020.1758453 |issn=1362-9395}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Raouf |first=Kaouache |last2=Reda |first2=Bougherza |date=2022-07-30 |title=Economic Adaptation of Refugees in Algeria: A Comparative Study of Syrian and Malian Emigrants’ |url=https://dsr.ju.edu.jo/djournals/index.php/Hum/article/view/2086 |journal=Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences |volume=49 |issue=4 |pages=354–361 |doi=10.35516/hum.v49i4.2086 |issn=2663-6190}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Farrah |first=Raouf |date=2023-01-13 |title=The Governance of Irregular Migration in Southern Algeria: Politics, Smuggling and Migrant Pathways |url=http://ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/44500 |journal=[[University of Ottawa]] |language=en |doi=10.20381/RUOR-28706}}</ref>
Malian immigrants has formed at least 1% of Algerian population, and most live in coastal cities such as [[Oran]], [[Constantine, Algeria|Constantine]] and [[Algiers]], although Malians sometimes live in the South, notably in [[Tamanrasset Province|Tamanrasset]] and [[Adrar Province]]s.{{cn|date=July 2022}}


==2012 seizure of Algerian consulate==
==2012 seizure of Algerian consulate==

Revision as of 05:31, 6 May 2023

Algerian–Malian relations
Map indicating locations of Algeria and Mali

Algeria
Mali

Algeria–Mali relations refers to bilateral relations between Algeria and Mali. Algeria maintains an embassy in Bamako and a consulate in Gao, while Mali has an embassy in Algiers.

The relationship between Algeria and Mali, both former French colonies, has become a major obstacle for these neighboring states, as they share a long border that includes the Sahel desert. As predominantly Sunni Muslim countries, recent instability in Mali - notably in the Azawad region, home to the Tuareg people - has resulted in a significant al-Qaeda presence in the Islamic Maghreb,[1] posing a challenge for Algeria. In response, Algeria has fortified its border and deployed more troops to secure the border with Mali.[2] The growing threat of militants from Mali has led Algeria and the United States to discuss how to counter their extremist actions.[3][4]

Despite these challenges, Algeria and Mali have been working to diversify their economic cooperation[5]. Algeria has emerged as a major investor in Mali, due in part to its relatively lower poverty rate and greater economic progress.

Migration

Malian immigrants form at least 1% of the Algerian population, with most of them living in coastal cities such as Oran, Constantine, Algiers, Tamanrasset and Adrar Provinces.[6][7][8]

2012 seizure of Algerian consulate

During the Tuareg rebellion of 2012, the Algerian consulate was seized by at least two people wearing explosives belts. Seven hostages were taken, including the consul. In regards to Azawad's UDI, Algeria's Prime Minister has declared it would never "accept questioning Mali's territorial integrity" Algeria has planned to co-ordinate with MNLA to work towards freeing the hostages.

References

  1. ^ Richter, Line (2016-04-27). "On the Edge of Existence: Malian Migrants in the Maghreb". Culture Unbound. 8 (1): 74–87. doi:10.3384/cu.2000.1525.168174. ISSN 2000-1525.
  2. ^ "Algeria beefs up army presence on Mali border". Al Jazeera. 5 February 2013.
  3. ^ "In Algeria And Mali, Al Qaeda-Tied Terrorists Pose Challenge For U.S. Forces". Huffington Post.
  4. ^ "U.S. and Algeria discuss ousting Mali militants". The New York Times.
  5. ^ "Algeria, Mali Willing to Diversify Bilateral Relations". All Africa. 1 September 2015.
  6. ^ Zardo, Federica; Loschi, Chiara (2022-03-15). "EU-Algeria (non)cooperation on migration: A tale of two fortresses". Mediterranean Politics. 27 (2): 148–169. doi:10.1080/13629395.2020.1758453. ISSN 1362-9395.
  7. ^ Raouf, Kaouache; Reda, Bougherza (2022-07-30). "Economic Adaptation of Refugees in Algeria: A Comparative Study of Syrian and Malian Emigrants'". Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences. 49 (4): 354–361. doi:10.35516/hum.v49i4.2086. ISSN 2663-6190.
  8. ^ Farrah, Raouf (2023-01-13). "The Governance of Irregular Migration in Southern Algeria: Politics, Smuggling and Migrant Pathways". University of Ottawa. doi:10.20381/RUOR-28706.


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