The African Union Commission (AUC) has expressed profound sorrow following the death of H.E. Liamine Zeroual, former President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, who passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

In a statement issued on Sunday, March 29, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Algeria, as well as to the family of the late President, reaffirming the Union’s full solidarity with the nation during this time of mourning.

H.E. Youssouf paid tribute to President Zeroual as a steadfast statesman whose life was marked by sacrifice, dignity, and an unwavering commitment to the sovereignty and unity of Algeria. He noted that Zeroual’s leadership during a critical period in Algerian history reflected courage, restraint, and a deep sense of responsibility to his people and nation.

The Chairperson also acknowledged Algeria’s enduring role as a pillar of Pan-Africanism and a champion of continental solidarity, liberation, and self-determination. He highlighted that the late President’s dedication to peace, stability, and national reconciliation resonates deeply with the African Union’s vision of an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful continent.

“President Zeroual’s legacy will continue to inspire generations of Africans committed to peace, unity, and the principles of self-determination,” H.E. Youssouf said, adding, “May his soul rest in eternal peace.”

President Zeroual, who led Algeria from 1994 to 1999, is remembered for steering the nation through a period of political and social turbulence, emphasising reconciliation and national cohesion.