# Media regulatory leadership updates in Senegal and Morocco

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/media-regulatory-leadership-updates-in-senegal-and-morocco
> Updated: 2026-10-02T22:04:54.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Senegal, the Presidency has initiated a search for candidates to fill twelve positions within the National Media Regulatory Council (CNRM). Under the administration of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree to ensure professional standards across sectors such as audiovisual communication, media law, and information technologies. The new council intends to include representatives from various societal groups, including youth and disability organizations.

In Morocco, the National Press Council (CNP) has undergone organizational restructuring. Following the election of Mokhtar Larhzioui as president, the council finalized the appointment of permanent committee chairs. These leadership roles cover ethics and discipline, professional press cards, mediation and arbitration, sector qualification, and training and cooperation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Legislative bodies in Morocco and Egypt finalize committee leadership

The National Press Council has completed its restructuring with new committee chairs, while Egypt's House of Representatives has elected leadership for key committees, including Budget and Communications.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legislative-bodies-in-morocco-and-egypt-finalize-committee-leadership

### 2026-09-21: Senegal and Morocco update media regulatory leadership

Senegal has opened applications for twelve media regulatory positions requiring advanced degrees, while Mokhtar Larhzioui was elected president of Morocco’s National Press Council.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-and-morocco-update-media-regulatory-leadership

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