Morocco: Journalist Hamid Barrada has died

Moroccan journalist Hamid Barrada passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, several Moroccan media outlets reported. He notably worked for Jeune Afrique and participated in various Francophone television programs.

Throughout his career, Hamid Barrada established himself as a prominent figure in political journalism and television debate in the Maghreb and France. He also hosted the program “Mais encore ?” on 2M.

Le360 announced his death at the age of 87. However, other publications circulated a different age in the early hours following the announcement, leading to the decision to report his passing without including age in the title.

Hamid Barrada built a career that spanned print and television, maintaining a regular presence in media covering Moroccan and international politics.