Always testy, the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated in recent months
Algeria n president Abdelmadjid Tebboune called arrested author Boualem Sansal 'an impostor who doesn’t know his identity … and says that half Algeria belongs to another country'. Photograph: Dave Sanders/The New York Timesis perhaps the most tormented between former colonisers and colonised. It started when the last Ottoman Dey of Algiers struck the French consul with his fly whisk in 1827.
Miriam Lord: Chaos for coalition colleagues as RIGs and Raegionals openly identify as part of oppositionRemoval of Road Safety Authority’s advocacy role ‘would be backward step’, chairwoman arguedMacron announced that France would recognise Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed western Sahara, a move he finalised in a state visit in October. Algeria has supported the claim of the Polisario Front to the same territory since 1975.
Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally this week launched a petition demanding that France end its “humiliation” by Algeria by rescinding the 1968 accord that grants favourable conditions to Algerians living and working in France An estimated 10 per cent of France’s population were born in Algeria or are the descendants of Algerian Arabs. Many of them support Algiers in the present crisis, raising fears of unrest in immigrant banlieues.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
She’s Always Hungry by Eliza Clark: Punchy, funny and unapologetically perturbing short storiesThe visceral quality of the writing binds these stories together, sharing a taste for queasy horror and delighting in discomfort
Read more »
Sinéad Burke: 'In Ireland we’re always busy fixing yesterday'Sinéad Burke discusses her childhood, the importance of accessibility, and the challenges faced by disabled people in Ireland.
Read more »
Israel-Lebanon Tensions Rise as Withdrawal Deadline ApproachesIsrael and Hizbullah are locked in a standoff as the deadline for Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon approaches. Israel insists on full Hizbullah disarmament and withdrawal north of the Litani river before any withdrawal, while Hizbullah accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement and threatens to view remaining Israeli troops as occupiers.
Read more »
Ireland Faces Critical National Security Decisions Amidst Geopolitical TensionsThe incoming Irish government faces pressing national security challenges, including persuading the US that Ireland is not vulnerable to industrial espionage. Concerns about Ireland's vetting system and potential exclusion from sensitive projects due to national security concerns are amplified by a shift in US-Europe relations. Additionally, the rise of European defense initiatives in response to Russian threats and the increasing prevalence of far-right and Islamist radicalization present further challenges for Ireland.
Read more »
Jean-Marie Le Pen, Founder of France's National Front, DiesJean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of the far-right National Front party, known for tapping into working-class concerns about immigration and globalization, has died. Le Pen's political career spanned 40 years, significantly influencing French politics and foreshadowing Donald Trump's rise.
Read more »
England and France Suffer Six Nations Injury BlowsEngland wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and France flanker Charles Ollivon will miss the 2025 Six Nations tournament due to injuries. Feyi-Waboso sustained a dislocated shoulder, while Ollivon suffered a knee injury. Both players are set to undergo surgery and face lengthy recoveries.
Read more »