French President sends message to Tebboune on the anniversary of the Algerian Revolution

French President Emmanuel Macron has sent a congratulatory message to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune marking the 72nd anniversary of the start of the Revolution. This official correspondence takes place within a complex context where historical memory issues continue to influence bilateral relations. The period of French colonization, lasting from 1830 to 1962, remains a central point of contention. Algeria continues to demand the resolution of outstanding files, primarily the recognition of colonial crimes, reparation for damages, the recovery of national archives, and addressing the aftermath of French nuclear tests conducted in the Algerian Sahara.