Macron congratulates Algeria's Tebboune on re-election

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday conveyed his "warmest congratulations" to Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune on his re-election, with almost 95 percent of the vote, his office said.

Macron highlighted the "exceptional relationship" between the nations despite frequent tensions, the French presidency said in a statement. "Dialogue between our two countries is essential," he added.

AFP