The National Association of Media and Publishers in Morocco has announced that its members appointed to the National Press Council will waive their compensation, except for the council's president. This decision was made during a meeting of the association's executive committee on October 7, 2026. The move is seen as a demonstration of responsibility and a commitment to serving the public interest.
The decision to waive compensation is part of the association's efforts to promote a sense of responsibility and institutional spirit. The association's executive committee also decided to hold its annual general assembly on October 27, 2026. The assembly will discuss the state of the press and media sector in Morocco, as well as the challenges facing the profession.
The National Association of Media and Publishers congratulated Moukhtar Lagzioui on his election as president of the National Press Council. The association expressed its hopes for Lagzioui's success in his new role, which it said would serve the interests of the profession and enhance the position of Moroccan journalism.
The association's executive committee also welcomed the election of several of its members to various structures within the National Press Council. This development is seen as an opportunity for the association's members to contribute to the council's work and defend the interests of the press and media.
The completion of the National Press Council's structures is considered a significant milestone in the development of Morocco's press and media sector. The association expressed its readiness to work with the council and engage in initiatives aimed at promoting the sector and improving the working conditions of journalists and media professionals.
The National Association of Media and Publishers emphasized its commitment to working with the National Press Council and other professional institutions. The association said it would continue to support the council and participate in efforts to develop the press and media sector in Morocco.
The association's decision to waive compensation and its commitment to working with the National Press Council reflect its dedication to promoting the public interest and serving the profession. The association's efforts are seen as a positive step towards enhancing the role of the press and media in Moroccan society.
Key points
- The National Association of Media and Publishers in Morocco has announced that its members will waive their compensation within the National Press Council.
- The association will hold its annual general assembly on October 27, 2026, to discuss the state of the press and media sector in Morocco.
- The association congratulated Moukhtar Lagzioui on his election as president of the National Press Council and expressed its hopes for his success.
