Liamine Zeroual

Liamine Zeroual, the former President of Algeria, passed away in Algiers on March 29, 2026, at the age of 84, following a prolonged illness. He served as President from 1994 to 1999. Zeroual's death is newsworthy due to his significant role in Algerian history, particularly during the country's tumultuous 'black decade' of the 1990s. A career military officer, he became head of state during a period of intense civil conflict. He is remembered for organizing Algeria's first pluralistic presidential election in November 1995. His passing has prompted the Algerian presidency to declare a three-day national mourning period, highlighting his continued relevance and the impact of his leadership during a critical period in Algeria's history.