Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE
Algeria said that it was closing its airspace and severing ties with the United Arab Emirates. Algiers accuses Abu Dhabi of destabilizing countries such as Libya, Sudan and Mali.
Algeria has severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, citing provocative and hostile acts. The Algerian Defense Ministry announced that the country would close its airspace to the UAE starting Friday, though commercial flights will continue until the end of 2026. This decision came after years of strained relations due to the UAE's growing influence in northern and western Africa.
The Algerian Foreign Ministry stated that they had tried every avenue to maintain relations but the UAE's actions had reached a point where they were no longer acceptable. The UAE has expressed hope that the decision will be temporary and affirmed its appreciation for the Algerian people. Both nations have been accused of meddling in other countries, with Algeria accusing the UAE of destabilizing nations in northern Africa and the Sahel, while the UAE denies supporting the RSF in Sudan's civil war and backing Libya's Tobruk-based administration.
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