Marseille, July 14th

Marseille, 14 Juillet

Marseille erupts in joy as Algeria wins the Africa Cup of Nations. Celebrations, urban tensions and colonial echoes shape a night of pride.

A night of jubilation breaks out in Marseille following Algeria's victory in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. In the centre of Marseille thousands of people gather to celebrate, rekindling a vibrant connection between Algiers and Marseille. Amidst collective joy, urban tensions and historical echoes, this memorable moment transcends a mere sporting triumph to become an expression of national pride and a complex dialogue with colonial history and the myths of the French Republic.

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