The tensions stem from Boukhors, widely recognized for his substantial online following, who has faced multiple attacks and carries serious legal accusations in Algeria, including links to terrorism—a claim he vehemently denies. The expulsion of the French diplomats has reignited a series of contentious incidents that have characterized the relationship between Algeria and France, including the arrest of French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal and diplomatic disputes over Western Sahara.

Amidst ongoing power struggles in French politics, the expulsion order represents both a critical moment in Franco-Algerian relations and a broader narrative of international tension intertwined with national politics. As both nations attempt to navigate these troubled waters, recent diplomatic overtures appeared to be in jeopardy, casting a shadow over hopes for a more constructive dialogue.

With the French foreign minister urging calm, the implications of this diplomatic spat may reverberate across bilateral relations and influence the geopolitical landscape in North Africa.