Hanan Rehab leads Morocco's National Press Council elections

Hanan Rehab has emerged as a leading figure in the elections for the National Press Council in Morocco. According to preliminary results, Rehab secured the top position with 703 votes, campaigning under the slogan ‘Voice of Female and Male Journalists’ to address professional precariousness, social protection, and media independence.

In the Marrakech-Safi region specifically, Rehab also led the rankings with 54 votes. The election saw a participation rate of approximately 49.14% nationally, with 1,681 voters casting ballots out of 3,421 registered professionals.

Other notable candidates in the general results included Abdellah El Baqqali, Abdelhak El Adimi, and El Kebir Khachichen. For the seats reserved for female professionals, Monia Archi, Aziza Ghalam, and Nadia Hassisu secured positions based on preliminary legal readings.