International relations between Mali and Algeria

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The relation between Mali and Algeria is BAD, with an overall score of 3.5 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are uncommon.

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Profile summary of Mali

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Mali Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Bamako
Population 20 250 833
Land Area (sq km) 1 220 190
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 59 years

Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast to the south, Guinea to the south-west, and Senegal and Mauritania to the west. The country is mostly desert or semi-arid, with a population of about 19 million people. Mali has a long history of political instability and conflict, with several coups and periods of military rule since it gained independence from France in 1960. In 2012, a rebellion in the north of the country led to the overthrow of the government and the declaration of an independent state called Azawad. However, the rebellion was unsuccessful and the region was eventually re-integrated into Mali. Since 2013, Mali has faced a number of challenges, including an ongoing insurgency in the north and central regions, ethnic tensions, and economic difficulties. In 2015, a peace agreement was signed between the government and armed groups in the north, but the situation remains fragile and outbreaks of violence continue to occur. Mali is also grappling with the consequences of climate change, with desertification and drought affecting large parts of the country. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the country, with high levels of poverty and limited healthcare infrastructure making it particularly vulnerable.

Profile summary of Algeria

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Algeria Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Algiers
Population 43 851 044
Land Area (sq km) 2 381 741
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 76 years

Algeria is a country located in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Niger to the southeast, Mali and Mauritania to the southwest, and Morocco to the west. It is the largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the tenth-largest in the world. Algeria has a long and complex history, having been ruled by various empires and powers throughout its history, including the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the French colonial empire. It gained independence from France in 1962, after a long and bloody struggle known as the Algerian War of Independence. Since independence, Algeria has been ruled by a series of authoritarian governments, and has faced several internal conflicts and political instability. However, it has also made significant economic and social progress, with a strong focus on education and the development of its natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas. Geopolitically, Algeria is an important player in the region, and is a member of the Arab League and the African Union. It has strong ties to its neighbors and other countries in the region, and is involved in regional efforts to promote stability and cooperation. It is also a major player in the global energy market, and is a key supplier of oil and natural gas to Europe and other parts of the world.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Algeria's population is 2.17 bigger than the population of Mali (population of Algeria: 43 851 044, population of Mali: 20 250 833).

The Algeria's land area is 1.95 bigger than the land area of Mali (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Mali: 1 220 190).

The position in the international influence ranking of Algeria is 72, while Mali is situated 37 places below in the ranking (position 109).

Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries, while Mali maintains contact with 17 countries.

Algeria maintains an excellent relation with 3 countries, while in the case of Mali, this figure drops to 0.


The relation between Mali and Algeria through the time

The relation between Mali and Algeria has decreased recently by 1.4 points, reaching an overall punctuation of 3.5 from a previous value of 4.9.


Conflict Simulator: Mali vs Algeria

The chances of a conflict between both countries are uncommon, because the relation between Mali and Algeria is BAD. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: Mali vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Algeria with a 69.8% probability.

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