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

Macron Condemns US Visa Restrictions on EU Officials, Calls Move Threat to Europe’s Digital Sovereignty French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized the United States for imposing visa restrictions on former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and four other European activists. Macron described the action as intimidation aimed at undermining Europe’s regulatory independence in the digital space, particularly regarding the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA). He emphasized that the EU’s digital rules were lawfully adopted to ensure fair competition and accountability, asserting Europe’s right to govern its own digital environment without external interference. #EmmanuelMacron #USVisaRestrictions #DigitalSovereignty #Europe #ThierryBreton #EU #DigitalServicesAct #DigitalMarketsAct

Had a productive lunch with President Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron today at the Élysée Palace. We reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen our partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability. `~officialABAT