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. Notably, the Ministry was empowered to implement the Constantine Plan to economically and socially develop Algeria in preparation for their independence.
Office holders
| Name | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Bakhti, Toufik. "The Algerian Peoples History Images and Texts 1830 - 1962". eldjazaer. tripod. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- "France: Aid and Cooperation". Archive.org. Retrieved 5 July 2016.