Algerian-French Commission for Memory and History Remains on Hold Until Further Notice

While Algerian-French relations have recently shown signs of improvement, marked by a series of reciprocal ministerial visits and renewed diplomatic engagement, one particularly sensitive issue remains outside this momentum: the memory and history file. This is despite the fact that both Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, have repeatedly described the matter as a key pillar of bilateral relations.

The presence of historian Benjamin Stora, head of the French side of the Joint Commission on Memory and History, within the delegation led by Alice Rufo, France’s Minister Delegate for the Armed Forces, during her visit to Algeria on May 8, initially fueled speculation that efforts to revive discussions on the issue were underway. Like several other areas of cooperation, the commission’s activities were disrupted by the political and diplomatic tensions that have strained relations between Algiers and Paris over the past two years.

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