French Minister Visits Algeria Amid Diplomatic Thaw The visit of French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin to Algeria marks a significant shift in the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
The strained ties have been caused by territorial and historical disputes, including France's backing of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, which has long been a point of contention with Algiers.
Darmanin's itinerary includes high level meetings with Algerian officials, discussions on judicial cooperation, and an update on the status of French journalist Alexandre Phamine, who has been detained in Algiers for over a year.