French and Algerian presidents agree to revitalize ties, ending months of diplomatic tension.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune have agreed to revive dialogue and cooperation following months of tension. They discussed easing diplomatic tensions, resuming security and migration cooperation, and improving bilateral relations. The move follows conflicts over Western Sahara and the arrest of a Franco-Algerian writer. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is set to visit Algiers to further mend ties.