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Algerian court upholds writer's 5-year sentence in a case that’s strained ties with France

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal is facing five years in prison in Algeria after he lost an appeal against his conviction for “undermining national unity.”

The Independent UK

As Europe celebrates the triumph of V-E Day, Algeria marks parallel legacy of colonial-era massacres

As Europe celebrates the 80th anniversary of its triumph over fascism and the end of World War II, Algeria is remembering a darker anniversary: the colonial-era massacres that unfolded on the same day

The Independent UK

Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad?

Arguments after the kidnapping in France of an Algerian government critic reopen old wounds.

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Tensions Flare As Algeria Expels 12 French Officials

Fresh tensions flared between France and Algeria on Monday as the French foreign minister said its former colony had ordered 12 French officials to leave in 48 hours.

International Business Times

Algeria orders 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 40 hours

Paris says the decision is linked to the recent arrests in France of three Algerians suspected of kidnapping an Algerian influencer last year.

Euronews

Fresh diplomatic tension after Algeria expels French embassy staff

French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday threatened to retaliate if Algeria pursued an order to expel 12 members of staff at the French embassy over the next two days.

Radio France Internationale

Algeria Protests After Consular Official Indicted In France

Algeria protested strongly Saturday after French prosecutors indicted one of its consular officials on suspicion of involvement in the April 2024 abduction of an Algerian influencer in a Paris suburb.

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French FM in Algeria to reset bilateral relations

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is in Algiers on Sunday, at the invitation of the Algerian government, to plan ways to shore up bilateral relations which have been strained in recent months.

Radio France Internationale

Macron shifts to quiet diplomacy in bid to resolve Algeria crisis

France’s Emmanuel Macron held his first phone call in months with Algerian leader Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Monday night, as the two sought to end a diplomatic standoff over Algeria’s refusal to take back its expelled nationals, the jailing of French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal and suspended security ties.

Radio France Internationale

Macron and Tebboune attempt to defuse brewing French-Algerian diplomatic crisis

After a months-long diplomatic spat, the French president and his Algerian counterpart have reiterated their commitment to work together.

Euronews

French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal handed five-year sentence as diplomatic rift widens

French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal is facing five years in prison after a judge found him guilty of undermining national unity

The Independent UK

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal sentenced to five years in prison

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has been sentenced to five years in prison for undermining Algeria's territorial integrity.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron 'only point of reference' for mending ties, says Algerian leader

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said that French counterpart Emmanuel Macron is the "only point of reference" for mending frayed ties with its former colonial ruler.

Radio France Internationale

Drought-stricken Algeria plans to import one million sheep ahead of Islam's Eid Al-Adha

Algeria is planning to import one million sheep ahead of Eid al-Adha to curb rising prices and shortages amid drought and inflation

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With Franco-Algerian relations at an all-time low, can they get back on track?

The turbulent relationship between France and its former colony Algeria has hit an all-time low, with the two countries accusing one another of humiliation and wilfully inflaming tensions. RFI examines what’s behind the breakdown in relations, and how they could get back on track.

Radio France Internationale

Trouble in the Sahara

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the troubled relationship between France and Algeria. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”, and of course, the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button above…

Al Jazeera

Jailed Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi freed after presidential pardon

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pardons 4,000 detainees to mark 70th anniversary of the independence war with France.

Radio France Internationale

Algerian military’s 'more important role'

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the new role for Algeria’s military. There’s a poem written by RFI Listeners Club member Helmut Matt, “The Listener’s Corner”, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” - all that, and the new quiz and bonus questions…

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Radio France Internationale

Algeria's Tebboune refuses France visit in snub to former colonial ruler

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has once more postponed a visit to France and accused its former colonial ruler of “genocide”, in a sign of ever-worsening relations between Algiers and Paris.

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Algerian Opposition Challenges Election Results Amid Allegations Of Manipulation

Algeria's presidential election results face legal challenges, sparking concerns over election integrity and reflecting political discontent in the country.

Radio France Internationale

High expectations as Algeria's President Tebboune begins new mandate

Since winning Algeria's election with nearly 95 percent of the vote on Saturday, incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune now faces numerous economic challenges and social demands. But analysts and activists are concerned that the repression of human rights observed under his watch will continue.

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