France says it's "very concerned" about the disappearance of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, who has not been heard from since he was reportedly taken into police custody upon his arrival in Algeria on Saturday.

Algeria is the historic backer of the independence movement Polisario. Macron’s move angered many Algerians, who view the award of France's Prix Goncourt to Daoud as a political rather than a literary gesture. Elysée officials have told journalists that ...

French President Emmanuel Macron is "very concerned by the disappearance" of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, his office said. Known for his strong stance against both authoritarianism and Islamism,