Morocco’s Press Council Vote | Morocco News

Morocco’s National Press Council election on September 15 is a pivotal moment for media reform, with the Forum of Young Journalists rallying reporters to vote and reshape self-regulation. Law 09.26 introduces 39 candidates vying for seven journalist-representative seats, while publishers run separately. The push is for credible, independent, respected professionals—not just union insiders—to ensure balance, including a mandated 3 women and 4 men. The new council must champion press freedom, uphold standards, address systemic media challenges, and fiercely defend journalism’s independence from state control—without compromising truth, ethics, or accountability on defamation, privacy, and misinformation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/abb1ffad78b707f1