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Marion Maréchal criticizes France's conciliatory approach towards Algeria

In a recent appearance on BFMTV, European Parliament member Marion Maréchal expressed strong disapproval of the reconciliation efforts between France and Algeria, initiated by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot during his visit to Algiers. Maréchal, who leads the Identité-Libertés......

Algeria's ideological shift: A fierce critique of Washington

In a move that underscores the ideological and political direction of the Algerian regime, journalist Abdelhamid Othmani—known for his close ties to the decision-making circles of El Mouradia and his connections with Boualem Boualem, the architect of Algeria's foreign and domestic policy—has......

Algeria faces accusations of supporting terrorism from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso

Tensions between Algeria and the Sahel States Confederation (AES) have intensified following the destruction of a Malian military drone by Algerian forces on the night of March 31 to April 1, 2025, in the Tin-Zaouatène region, northern Mali. In an official statement released on April 6, the AES's......

Boualem Sansal appeals five-year prison sentence in Algeria

Boualem Sansal, the renowned Franco-Algerian author, has officially appealed his five-year prison sentence, as confirmed by his French lawyer, Me François Zimeray. Sansal has been incarcerated since November 16, 2024, following his conviction last week. Zimeray also urged for a "humanitarian......

France and Algeria rekindle diplomatic ties after tensions

Relations between France and Algeria have taken a new turn as both nations seek to mend a historically complex relationship marked by political strife. Following months of strained interactions, French President Emmanuel Macron and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, have agreed to reestablish......

Algeria urges Spain to reassess support for Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan

Algeria is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to persuade Spain to reconsider its backing of Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara. During a recent meeting with Spain’s ambassador to Algeria, Fernando Moran, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s representative, Ibrahim Boughali, called......

Algerian writer Boualem Sansal sentenced to five years in prison

A court in Algeria has sentenced Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison, a decision made on Thursday, March 27. This ruling follows Sansal's detention since November and represents a lesser penalty than the ten years sought by the prosecution, according to an AFP correspondent......

Algeria's responsibility for human rights violations in Tindouf

A Sahrawi human rights defender urged the international community on Thursday in Geneva to hold Algeria accountable for the human rights violations occurring in the Tindouf camps (southwestern Algeria) and to end the impunity enjoyed by Polisario leaders. "We call on the international community......

France-Algeria tensions spotlight Paris Grand Mosque's Ramadan iftar

The upcoming high-profile Ramadan iftar ceremony at the Grand Mosque of Paris is drawing attention amid escalating tensions between Algeria and France. This event, which is the fourth iftar for ambassadors, will take place on Tuesday, with reports indicating the attendance of French Foreign Affairs Minister......

France redefines ties with Morocco amid diplomatic shifts in Sahara

Following a series of high-profile diplomatic visits to Sahara, France is solidifying its cooperative relationship with Morocco, marking a significant departure from its previous ambiguous stance. The French publication, Le Point, highlights a transformative shift in France’s diplomatic approach,......

French commission favors expulsion of Algerian influencer Doualemn

A commission in Hérault has issued a favorable opinion for the expulsion of the Algerian influencer known as "Doualemn." This decision, announced on Wednesday, follows a turbulent situation that has escalated tensions between Paris and Algiers. Doualemn, whose real name is Boualem Naman,......

Algeria and the Moroccan Sahara: A futile advance deepening military junta's isolation

Algeria continues to maintain its façade as an impartial observer in the Moroccan Sahara issue, despite its relentless diplomatic maneuvers aimed at undermining Morocco. This duplicity exposes the hypocrisy of its military regime, which finds itself ensnared in contradictions, isolation, and a......

GCC reaffirms commitment to Morocco’s territorial integrity

In a significant reaffirmation of solidarity, Jassim Al Budaiwi, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has reiterated the council's steadfast support for Morocco's territorial integrity and its sovereignty over the southern provinces of Sahara. Al Budaiwi delivered these......