Algeria Seeks Formal Apology from France, Moves to Declare Colonisation a “State Crime” Algeria’s parliament is set to vote on a bill declaring French colonisation of Algeria (1830–1962) a “state crime,” demanding a formal apology and reparations. While largely symbolic, the legislation carries significant political weight, highlighting Algeria’s insistence on historical accountability. French President Macron has acknowledged colonisation as a “crime against humanity” but has not issued an official apology. Experts note that the law has no international legal force but underscores the enduring diplomatic tensions between Algiers and Paris. #Algeria #France #ColonialHistory #StateCrime #HistoricalAccountability #DiplomaticTensions #EmmanuelMacron