November 1st marks a particularly symbolic date in Algeria, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the start of the War of Independence. This event of capital importance for the history of the country continues to generate reflection and debate among the Algerian population, particularly among young people.
Teaching the history of the War of Independence is essential in the Algerian education system, as Farid, a young teacher, points out. For him, the commemoration of November 1st, 1954 is essential to remember the courage and determination of the ancestors who fought for Algeria’s independence. He highlights the progress made by the country since this historical period, particularly in the areas of education and health.
However, not all young people share the same point of view. Hamida, a bookseller, advocates a vision focused on the development of the country, highlighting youth as a driving force for change. She also expresses concerns about the unease felt by some young Algerians, stressing the need to take into account their aspirations and needs.
Dahmane, a computer science student, embodies the desire for mobility among some Algerian youth. His desire to leave the country reveals a certain frustration with the opportunities offered there and the prevailing mentalities. For him, history is not a priority, his main objective being to build his future elsewhere.
These divergences of points of view among young Algerians illustrate the complexity of the issues facing the country. Between the duty of remembrance, the imperative of development and individual aspirations, Algerian society finds itself at a crossroads. The commemoration of November 1, 1954 is an opportunity to consider these questions and to reflect collectively on the future of Algeria, in a context marked by socio-economic challenges and political upheavals.