Algeria–France relations

Relations between France and Algeria span more than five centuries. Through this period, there have been many changes within each of the nations, with consequent effects on their relations. Algeria was once part of the Ottoman Empire, and in the 19th century was conquered and colonized by France. It played an important role in both world wars.

Algeria achieved independence in the early 1960s following war with France. Issues of note in the countries' relations have included immigration from Algeria, Algerian nationalization of energy assets, and the legacy of French colonization.