Diplomatic Tensions Between France and Algeria: A New Chapter?

The diplomatic relations between France and Algeria are once again experiencing a heated phase. After the Algerian authorities summoned the French ambassador for a discussion, France promptly rejected the allegations of being involved in destabilizing activities against the North African country. Algerian media, including the newspaper Le Soir d'Algerie, reported on Sunday about the diplomat's summons. This incident appears to represent the latest chapter in tensions between Algeria, a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and its former colonial master. A statement from the Algerian Foreign Ministry is still pending.