France's justice minister to visit Algeria amid diplomatic thaw
Summary
France's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin will visit Algeria to improve cooperation between their judicial systems and discuss the case of French journalist Christophe Gleizes, who is jailed in Algeria. This visit is part of a recent improvement in diplomatic relations between France and Algeria following past tensions.Key Facts
- France’s Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is visiting Algeria on Monday.
- The visit aims to improve judicial cooperation between the two countries.
- A key topic is Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist jailed in Algeria since 2024.
- Gleizes was sentenced to seven years for "glorifying terrorism" after reporting in Algeria’s Kabylia region.
- France and Algeria had a diplomatic rift after France supported Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara, a region Algeria opposes.
- In February 2026, both countries started to restore security cooperation.
- France’s ambassador recently returned to Algeria after being recalled for about a year.
- Gleizes dropped his appeal hoping for a presidential pardon, and he received his first diplomat visit since detention.
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