Algeria suspends diplomatic relations with ‘dwarf state’ UAE
Algeria suspends diplomatic relations with ‘dwarf state’ UAE Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 13:17 Algiers cuts ties with Abu Dhabi and accuses the Gulf state of destabilising the wider region Composite MEE illustration of Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (L) and a handout picture taken and provided by the UAE Royal Court on 12 August 2026 (AFP) Off Algeria announced on…
Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Gulf state of destabilizing the region. This action comes after years of increasing tensions between the two countries. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they had warned the UAE about its "hostile actions" and given them 48 hours to comply before suspending ties.
The UAE has been accused of funding authoritarian leaders and breakaway groups across the Sahel and North Africa, with a particular focus on Libya, Sudan, and Mali. Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been vocal in his criticism of the UAE, referring to it as a "dwarf state" and accusing it of stirring trouble in various conflicts.
The decision to suspend diplomatic relations was seen as a culmination of these actions and a broader perception of the UAE's destabilizing influence in the region.
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