Morocco's National Press Council completed its organizational structure on Friday, October 2, 2026, by electing the heads of its permanent committees and appointing their members. This move is in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 09.26 relating to the reorganization of the Council, particularly Article 56. The election of committee heads was done by consensus, with Bihia Oumrani, representing the publishers' category, being elected as the head of the Professional Ethics and Disciplinary Affairs Committee.
Abdelhak Aadim, representing professional journalists, was elected as the head of the Professional Press Card Committee. Meanwhile, Abdel Latif Tahar, a judge appointed by the Supreme Judicial Council, was elected as the head of the Mediation and Arbitration Committee. Khalid Hariri, representing the publishers' category, was elected as the head of the Press Institution and Sector Rehabilitation Committee. Mounia Arshi, elected by the professional journalists' category, was entrusted with the leadership of the Training, Studies, and Cooperation Committee.
The completion of this structure is part of the reorganization of the National Press Council's structures, paving the way for the launch of its permanent committees. These committees will handle files related to professional ethics, professional press cards, mediation and arbitration, rehabilitation of press institutions, as well as training, studies, and cooperation. The Council aims to strengthen self-regulation mechanisms for the journalism profession and promote structured media institutions.
The National Press Council's efforts are focused on establishing a professional framework that protects the rights and dignity of journalists and sector workers. This move is expected to contribute to the development of a well-organized media landscape in Morocco. The Council's reorganization is also seen as a step towards promoting respect for professional ethics in the journalism sector.
The election of committee heads and the completion of the Council's structure are significant milestones in the implementation of Law No. 09.26. The law aims to reorganize the National Press Council and enhance its role in regulating the journalism profession. The Council's new structure is expected to improve its effectiveness in promoting a professional and well-organized media sector.
The National Press Council's reorganization is part of a broader effort to promote media reform in Morocco. The Council's efforts to strengthen self-regulation mechanisms and promote professional ethics are seen as crucial in establishing a free and independent media sector. The completion of the Council's structure is a positive step towards achieving these goals.
The National Press Council's new structure and elected committee heads are expected to play a key role in shaping the future of the journalism sector in Morocco. The Council's efforts to promote professional ethics and self-regulation are seen as essential in ensuring that the media sector operates in a responsible and professional manner.
Key points
- The National Press Council has completed its structure by electing heads of its permanent committees.
- The committees will handle files related to professional ethics, press cards, mediation, and sector rehabilitation.
- The Council aims to strengthen self-regulation mechanisms and promote a professional media sector.
