Ministry of Algerian Affairs

The Ministry of Algerian Affairs was a ministerial post in the Government of France from its creation in 1858 until Algerian independence in 1962. The Ministry was created to supervise administration of French Algeria through a military governor general assisted by a civil minister. Previously, the governor general alone wielded civil and military jurisdiction.[1] Notably, the Ministry was empowered to implement the Constantine Plan to economically and socially develop Algeria in preparation for their independence.[2]

Office Holders

Name Took Office Left Office
André Mutter 1958
Charles de Gualle 12 June 1958 9 January 1959
Louis Joxe 1960 1 July 1962

References

  1. ↑ Bakhti, Toufik. "The Algerian Peoples History Images and Texts 1830 - 1962". eldjazaer. tripod. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  2. ↑ "France: Aid and Cooperation". Archive.org. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
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