National Press Council elects Mokhtar Laghzioui as President

The National Press Council of Morocco has elected its new leadership, marking the end of a transitional period and the beginning of a new institutional phase. During a general assembly held on September 21, 2026, Mokhtar Laghzioui was elected as President of the Council. Laghzioui received 11 votes, while his opponent, Abdullah El Baqqali, received 3 votes, with 3 members abstaining.

Following the presidential election, Hanan Rehab was elected as Vice President. She received 11 votes, with 3 members abstaining and 3 members leaving the meeting room.

This election follows the implementation of Law No. 09.26 regarding the reorganization of the National Press Council. The interim committee, which had been managing the council's duties and preparing for the elections of professional journalists and publishers, stated that this process completes the legal and institutional transition to the council's new structure.