The Franco-Algerian diplomatic relations are going through a turbulent period. The latest signs of discord between them stem from multiple sources that include France’s recognition of Morocco’s plan on the Western Sahara, the detention of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal in Algeria and France’s vocal criticism of the case, Algeria’s rejection of expelled individuals from France, and the broader geopolitical realignment within Africa have all contributed to a worsening climate. Statements by French officials, including Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau’s call to reassess the 1968 immigration agreement with Algeria, have been met with strong opposition from Algiers.
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