Algerian President Offers Condolences Following Death of Artist Abdelmadjid Meskoud

ALGIERS, May 14, 2026 — The Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sent a message of condolences to the family of artist Abdelmadjid Meskoud, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 73, noting that with his passing, the Chaabi music scene, particularly in Algiers, loses one of its renowned figures who left a lasting mark on this musical genre.

The condolence message read: “It is with deep emotion that I learned of the passing of the late Abdelmadjid Meskoud to the mercy of Almighty God, may He grant him forgiveness and mercy. With his passing, the Chaabi music scene, particularly in Algiers, loses one of its prominent figures who left their imprint on this musical genre and who always brought joy to a wide audience.

In the face of this painful loss, I extend to you and to the artistic community my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy, praying to Almighty God to envelop the deceased in His vast mercy and grant him eternal paradise. Indeed, we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.”