Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad? Arguments after the kidnapping in France of an Algerian government critic reopen old wounds. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2025
France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate Move comes after Algeria expelled French diplomats, following France’s arrest of an Algerian official linked to kidnap. Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2025
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 · Apr 14, 2025
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 · Apr 14, 2025
Algeria orders exit of French officials amid rocky relations Latest salvo in diplomatic spat comes after France arrested three Algerians over kidnapping of social media influencer. Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2025
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 · Apr 14, 2025
Algeria lodges 'strong protest' after consular official indicted in France Algeria has summoned the French ambassador to protest the arrest of an Algerian consular official on suspicion of involvement in the April 2024 abduction of a TikTok influencer near Paris. It threatens to scupper a recent easing of tension between France and its former colony. Radio France Internationale · Apr 13, 2025
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. International Business Times · Apr 13, 2025