Elysee announces Alice Rufo to visit Algeria on 8 May - Speech Brief
8 May 2026 00:00 UTC · Elysee · Elysee Statement · Source · Email X Link

Elysee announces Alice Rufo to visit Algeria on 8 May

Key points

  • Alice Rufo to travel to Sétif on 8 May to commemorate 8 May 1945 events
  • She will discuss bilateral relations; ambassador to resume duties and prioritize return of Christophe Gleizes

TL;DR

  • President tasked Minister Delegate Alice Rufo to travel to Algeria on 8 May to commemorate events of 8 May 1945 in Sétif.
  • Elysee states the repression in Sétif, Guelma and Kherrata lasted several weeks and caused thousands of victims and that it is France’s honour to face this truth of history.
  • Rufo will be received by Algerian authorities to discuss bilateral relations and consular cooperation; the French Ambassador to Algeria will accompany her and resume his duties with a priority focus on the return of Mr. Christophe Gleizes.
Original text

Le Président de la République a chargé la Ministre déléguée auprès de la Ministre des Armées et des Anciens combattants, Mme Alice Rufo, de se rendre en Algérie ce 8 mai. A cette occasion, Mme Alice Rufo se rendra à Sétif pour y commémorer les événements tragiques qui y ont eu lieu le 8 mai 1945. Alors même que les Français célébraient leur libération, la répression des manifestations dans les villes de Sétif, Guelma...

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