Algeria Shoots Down Mali’s Drone, Triggers Diplomatic Standoff | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

Algeria Shoots Down Mali’s Drone, Triggers Diplomatic Standoff | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G In the first week of April, Algeria shot down a drone that belonged to the Malian military. Algeria said that the drone was armed and violated its airspace. Mali has dismissed the allegations and said that the drone was carrying out a routine flight and did not violate the airspace. Now, the two countries have closed down their airspaces to each other. Backing Mali are the military juntas of Burkina Faso and Niger who have recalled their ambassadors from Algeria as tensions continue to escalate. Meanwhile, Bamako has accused Algiers of “sponsoring terrorist activities” in the Sahel region. Palki Sharma tells you more. --- Mali | Algeria | Junta | Burkina Faso | Drone Shooting | Surveillance Drone | Sahel | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #mali #algeria #juntas #burkinafaso #droneshooting #sahel #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V