US EditionWorld Court says Mali drone case can't proceed without Algeria accepting jurisdiction
The International Court of Justice awaits Algeria's consent to proceed with Mali's claim that the drone downing violated international law and hindered military operations.
- The International Court of Justice stated that Mali's case against Algeria can only move forward if Algeria accepts jurisdiction.
- Mali claims Algeria shot down its military drone near the border, accusing Algeria of an act of aggression in violation of international law.
- Algeria denied the allegation, asserting that its forces shot down a drone violating its airspace.
- The ICJ confirmed that no action will be taken in the proceedings unless Algeria consents to the court's jurisdiction in the case.
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World Court Says Mali Drone Case Can't Proceed without Algeria Accepting Jurisdiction
The International Court of Justice said on Friday that Mali's application for a case against neighboring Algeria over the shooting down of a Malian military drone could only proceed if Algeria accepts the court's jurisdiction. Mali's accusation that Algeria deliberately shot down the drone along their shared desert border during the night of March 31 to April 1 led to a diplomatic crisis.
Africa Intelligence Brief — September 19, 2025
Africa’s regions saw significant developments today across business, politics, and security. In North Africa, Algeria was thrown into turmoil by a fugitive spy chief, Mali and Algeria clashed legally over a downed drone, and Morocco deepened strategic ties with Washington. East Africa witnessed a push for a Sudan truce amid war, a UN exposé of […]
World Court says Mali drone case can't proceed without Algeria accepting jurisdiction
The International Court of Justice said on Friday that Mali's application for a case against neighbouring Algeria over the shooting down of a Malian military drone could only proceed if Algeria accepts the court's jurisdiction.
Mali formally brought the case before the International Court of Justice against Algeria after the destruction of a Malian drone, an approach confirmed by a document of 19 September, even though Algiers had denied the existence of the complaint. On 16 September 2025, Mali formally brought a dispute before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) opposing ... This article Drone shot down: The ICJ confirms the referral of Bamako after the denials …
Mali drone dispute with Algeria referred to ICJ – The North Africa Post
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) said on Friday that Mali’s application to launch proceedings against Algeria over the downing of a Malian military drone can only move forward if Algeria consents to the court’s jurisdiction. The case stems from an incident between March 31 and April 1, when Mali accused Algeria of deliberately shooting […]
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