France’s jets regularly fly over Algerian territory to reach the Sahel region of western Africa, where its soldiers are helping to battle armed groups as part of its Barkhane operation.


Algeria’s government did not specify what prompted the recall of its ambassador, but it accused France of interfering in its internal affairs.
France’s jets regularly fly over Algerian territory to reach the Sahel region of western Africa, where its soldiers are helping to battle armed groups as part of its Barkhane operation.
“This morning when we filed flight plans for two planes, we learned that the Algerians had stopped flights over their territory by French military planes,” an army spokesman, Colonel Pascal Ianni, told AFP news agency.
He said the decision “does not affect our operations or intelligence missions” carried out in the Sahel.
Algeria’s government and military were not immediately available for comment on the closure of airspace.

How Pakistan shot down India’s cutting-edge fighter using Chinese gear
- 17 hours ago
India to buy Russian oil despite Trump’s threats: New York Times
- 21 hours ago

Brink is back: Sparks return 'like riding a bike'
- 19 hours ago

Iranian president touches down Pakistan, receives red carpet at Lahore airport
- 21 hours ago
Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian 'provocative statements'
- a day ago

Do Not Draft list: McCaffrey, Andrews among players being overvalued
- 19 hours ago

Gold prices record big increase in Pakistan, global markets
- 18 hours ago

Ex-Finals MVP Meesseman to make Liberty debut
- 6 hours ago

Yanks release Stroman with Gil return imminent
- 6 hours ago

Iranian President in Islamabad to hold talks with Pakistani leadership
- 9 hours ago
CEO Tim Cook says Apple ready to open its wallet to catch up in AI
- 20 hours ago

The jobs numbers were bad — so Trump fired the messenger
- 5 hours ago