Algeria Builds Concrete Wall Along Border with Mali Amid Rising Tensions

Algeria has started the construction of a concrete wall along its border with Mali, specifically in the locality of Tinzawaten, as part of efforts to strengthen border security.

The move comes amid increasing regional tensions and concerns over security threats, including smuggling, illegal migration, and armed groups operating in the area.

According to reports from local sources, including Chodi Ag, a journalist, the Algerian authorities are pushing forward with the construction at an accelerated pace, aiming for a swift completion. While the government has not officially commented on the reasons behind the wall, analysts suggest it is intended to curb cross-border movement and enhance national security.

The decision to erect the wall has sparked concerns among local populations who rely on cross-border trade and movement for their livelihoods.

Residents on both sides of the border fear the structure could disrupt their daily lives and economic activities.

In September 2024, Mali deployed troops to the northeastern part of the country, near its border with Algeria, for an offensive operation against terrorists in the area. According to a post on X by AES Info, the Northeastern region of Mali is a stronghold of the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), a terrorist group linked with al-Qa’ida.

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