Algerian journalism is in mourning following the death of Hamid Tahri, a prominent figure in the nation’s press, who passed away on August 21st at the age of 76. Tahri died at the Mustapha University Hospital Centre where he had been hospitalized for nearly a month after suffering a stroke. He was a founding member of the daily newspaper *El Watan* and also served in a leadership role there for a period. Details regarding the length of his leadership are currently unavailable. His death represents a significant loss for Algerian media. The news was first reported by TSA. He leaves behind a legacy as a key contributor to the development of independent journalism in Algeria.