France and Algeria seek judicial reset amid journalist case

Añadido: 2026-05-23

[00:00:01]France Justice Minister Gerald Damana traveled to Algeria on Monday for talks aimed at strengthening judicial and security cooperation between the two countries after months of diplomatic tensions.

[00:00:15]A key issue in the discussions is the case of French sports journalist Kristoff Glaze, who was arrested in Algeria in 2024 and later sentenced to 7 years in prison for what authorities described as glorifying terrorism.

[00:00:31]Glaze recently dropped his appeal in hopes of receiving a presidential pardon.

[00:00:38]Relations between Paris and Alis deteriorated after France backed Moroccan sovereignity over Western Sahara in 2024, prompting Algeria to recall its ambassador.

[00:00:52]But recent high level visits by French officials signals a thou in ties with both countries now seeking closer cooperation on security, organized crime and extradition matters.