Morocco's National Press Council has completed its organizational structure by electing heads of five standing committees and appointing their members. This move marks a significant step towards the council's operationalization in its new form, following its reorganization under Law No. 09.26. The council held a meeting on October 2, 2026, to finalize its structure, as per Article 56 of the law and Articles 14 and 15 of its internal regulations.
The meeting resulted in the unanimous election of Bahia Al Omrani, representing the publishers' category, as head of the Professional Ethics and Disciplinary Committee. Abdelhak Aadim, elected from the professional journalists' category, was appointed head of the Professional Press Card Committee. The council also elected Abdel Latif Tahar, a judge appointed by the Supreme Judicial Council, as head of the Mediation and Arbitration Committee.
Khalid Al Hariri, representing the publishers' category, was elected head of the Press Foundation and Sector Rehabilitation Committee. Monia Arshi, elected from the professional journalists' category, was appointed head of the Training, Studies, and Cooperation Committee. The council considered the election of committee heads as a culmination of its restructuring process and a start to its work in self-regulation, professional ethics, and media development.
The new stage aims to develop self-regulation mechanisms, serve the journalism profession, and promote a structured media sector, contributing to a healthy professional environment that respects journalists and sector workers. The council's efforts focus on enhancing the role of journalism in Moroccan society and ensuring the sector's growth and development.
The National Press Council's restructuring is part of a broader effort to strengthen the media sector in Morocco. The council's new structure and leadership are expected to play a crucial role in promoting press freedom, regulating the media landscape, and fostering a culture of responsible journalism.
The election of committee heads is a significant milestone in the council's history, marking a new chapter in its work. The council's members and leaders are committed to working together to address the challenges facing the media sector and to promote a vibrant and diverse media landscape in Morocco.
The National Press Council's efforts to complete its structure and elect committee heads demonstrate its commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance. The council's work is expected to have a positive impact on the media sector, promoting a culture of professionalism and excellence in journalism.
Key points
- The National Press Council has completed its organizational structure with the election of heads of five standing committees.
- The council's new structure aims to promote self-regulation, professional ethics, and media development.
- The election of committee heads marks a significant milestone in the council's history, paving the way for its operationalization in its new form.
