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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......

Human rights violations in Tindouf camps raise alarm at UN Council

During the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and witnesses highlighted grave human rights violations occurring in the Tindouf camps, located in southwestern Algeria. These concerns were particularly voiced by the Sahrawi NGO......

France compiles list of 'dangerous' Algerians for deportation amid escalating tensions

France’s Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, has announced the creation of a list identifying hundreds of Algerian nationals deemed to have “dangerous profiles,” as part of an effort to deport individuals who pose security risks to the country. This initiative is a key element......

Spain faces criticism over diplomatic missteps with Morocco

Spain is under fire for a series of diplomatic blunders that risk reigniting tensions with Morocco, a key partner in North Africa. The latest controversy surrounds viral images of Polisario Front leader Brahim Ghali posing with Spain’s second deputy prime minister and labor minister, Yolanda Díaz,......

France implements “graduated response” in escalating Algeria tensions

Amid a mounting diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed on Sunday the implementation of a “graduated response” targeting Algeria. Retailleau disclosed that certain Algerian nationals have already been denied entry at Roissy Airport......

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