France’s justice minister to visit Algeria amid diplomatic thaw

“The purpose of this trip is to work on opening a new chapter in judicial cooperation,” Darmanin’s office said

France and Algeria agreed in February to restart security cooperation

May 16, 2026 15:38

PARIS: France’s justice minister will head to Algeria next week to discuss improving cooperation and the fate of a detained French journalist, his office said Saturday, as ties warm following a diplomatic spat.