Minister of Algerian Affairs

French government ministry

The Minister of Algerian Affairs (French: Ministre d’État aux Affaires Algériennes) or Minister of Algeria (French: Ministre de l'Algérie) 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

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Name | Took office | Left office

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Georges Catroux | 1 February 1956 | 13 June 1957
Robert Lacoste | 13 June 1957 | 14 April 1958
André Mutter [fr] | 14 May 1958 | 1 June 1958
Charles de Gaulle | 12 June 1958 | 9 January 1959
Louis Joxe | 22 November 1960 | 28 November 1962
Jean de Broglie† | 6 December 1962 | 8 January 1966

† As Secretary of State for Algerian affairs

## References

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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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* Europe and Foreign Affairs
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* Armed Forces
* Interior
* Labour, Employment and Economic Inclusion
* Ecological Transition
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* Culture
* Overseas
* Solidarity and Health
* Sea
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* Agriculture and Food
* Public Transformation and Service
* Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities

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* Air
* Information
* Navy
* Police
* War

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