Minister of Communication Mohamed Meziane Mourns the Passing of Veteran Photojournalist Mahrez Amrouche at 77

✍️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada

Minister of Communication Mohamed Meziane mourns the loss of a pillar of Algerian visual journalism, known for his dedication and legacy at APS

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Algiers, Algeria | June 14th, 2025 — Algeria’s media and journalism community is mourning the loss of Mahrez Amrouche, a pioneering figure in national photojournalism, who passed away on Friday at the age of 77, following a long illness. The news has prompted a wave of tributes, including a heartfelt message of condolence from Mohamed Meziane, Minister of Communication, who saluted the late photographer’s decades-long service and unwavering commitment to the profession.

In an official statement, Minister Meziane extended his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and to his colleagues at the Algeria Press Service (APS), expressing his profound sympathy and prayers: “May God Almighty grant him His holy mercy and provide patience and solace to his family and loved ones. To God we belong and to Him we shall return.”

Born into a generation shaped by Algeria’s post-independence transformation, Mahrez Amrouche began his professional career in journalism with the iconic publication Révolution Africaine, before joining APS in 1968. Throughout his prolific career, he covered major national and international events, often capturing key moments in the country’s political and cultural history through his lens.

Amrouche earned a reputation for unwavering professionalism, humility, and dedication. His photographs not only documented events but also narrated Algeria’s evolving story with nuance, depth, and humanity. His colleagues and protégés recall him as a mentor and a master of his craft, whose images became archival treasures.

His death marks the end of an era for Algerian visual media, and he leaves behind an enduring legacy in journalistic excellence. In the words of one APS colleague, “Mahrez didn’t just take pictures. He froze history in frames and gave generations a visual memory of their nation.”

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