Algeria remains committed to the stability of Mali and the Sahel region, but such stability can only be achieved through inclusive dialogue and a comprehensive approach. The accusations made by the Malian government are more a communication strategy to justify its departure from international agreements than an objective analysis.
Algeria has always been a key player in the search for peaceful solutions in Mali, as evidenced by its role in the 2015 Algiers Agreement, internationally recognized as a framework for inclusive dialogue aimed at stabilizing the country.
The remarks of Minister Ahmed Attaf do not constitute interference but rather a legitimate diplomatic analysis based on experience and the failures of purely military approaches in the region. Algeria advocates for a sustainable and inclusive solution that involves all stakeholders, including the signatory groups of the Algiers Agreement, and does not seek to legitimize terrorists. The "military successes" of Mali remain limited and have not yet restored security or stability in the country.
Algeria fully respects Malian sovereignty. However, Mali's stability is a regional issue directly impacting its neighbors, including Algeria, through challenges such as cross-border terrorism, migration flows, and illicit trafficking. Algeria thus has a legitimate interest in engaging diplomatically to prevent an escalation that could destabilize the entire Sahel.
The reference to the Kabyle question in the Malian communiqué is a fallacious and irrelevant argument, instigated by Morocco, and often used to divert attention from Mali's real security challenges.
The Malian government accuses Algeria of interference while simultaneously relying on military support from foreign partners, such as Russia and the Wagner force, which raises questions about its own sovereignty.
The withdrawal from the Algiers Agreement in 2024 was a unilateral decision by Mali, contrary to the spirit of dialogue and regional consultation. Algeria is working to prevent the fragmentation of Mali and a descent into purely military solutions, which could exacerbate internal divisions.
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