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What鈥檚 fuelling the deepening rift between Algeria and France?

Observers say relations haven鈥檛 been this bad since Algeria鈥檚 independence in 1962

The relationship between Algeria and France - often sensitive, sometimes strained, but usually restrained - has soured horribly in recent weeks.

With tit-for-tat expulsions, diplomatic recalls and lingering resentment over France鈥檚 stance on Western Sahara, some observers are calling this crisis unprecedented.

So, have Algeria and France reached a point of no return?

麻豆社 Africa Daily鈥檚 Alan Kasujja speaks to 麻豆社 Arabic鈥檚 Ahmed Rouaba to unpack what鈥檚 fuelling the latest fallout between the two countries.

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