National Press Council: Amine El Khayari joins after court ruling

This update focuses on National Press Council Amine El Khayari. Morocco’s National Press Council is undergoing a notable change after the Administrative Court in Rabat annulled the election of journalist Lakbir Akhchichine in the professional journalists’ college, opening the way for Amine El Khayari to join the body.

National Press Council Amine El Khayari steps into the vacant seat

Under the court ruling, the cancellation of Lakbir Akhchichine’s election automatically transfers his seat to the candidate who finished directly behind him in the vote count.

This candidate is Amine El Khayari, who now becomes a member of the National Press Council representing professional journalists.

The National Press Council Amine El Khayari joins the institution with 347 votes, the score he obtained in the original ballot.

Tight ranking in the journalists’ ballot

In that election, Hanane Rahab topped the list of elected journalists with 703 votes.

She was followed by Abdellah Bekkali with 481 votes, and Abdelhak El Aâdimi, who received 455 votes.

Lakbir Akhchichine initially held the fourth position with 437 votes before his election was struck down by the administrative court.

Behind this top four, the list of elected members also included:

• Mounia Archi, with 281 votes;
• Nadia Hassissou, with 257 votes;
• Aziza Ghoulam, with 253 votes.

It is within this framework that the vacant seat now goes to National Press Council Amine El Khayari, in line with the official ranking of candidates.

What this change means for Morocco’s media landscape

The National Press Council plays a central role in structuring the journalism profession in Morocco, overseeing ethics and issuing press cards.

For Moroccans living abroad, the balance within this body can influence how national media cover issues that affect them, from travel back home to the public services they rely on when they return.

A representative and stable council helps build trust in information coming from Morocco, whether you are tracking political developments, administrative changes or economic opportunities linked to a possible return or investment project.

In this sense, the arrival of this case is part of a broader process of clarifying election results and consolidating the legitimacy of media regulatory institutions.

Transparency and the role of the courts

The decision by the Rabat Administrative Court also illustrates the importance of legal remedies in the functioning of Moroccan institutions.

Such cases show that professional elections can be challenged and reviewed by the courts, including in the media sector.

For Moroccans abroad who closely follow the rule of law in their home country, this type of ruling is a sign of the growing role of administrative courts in arbitrating public life.

The next steps will depend on any moves by the parties involved, but for now the National Press Council’s composition has officially been updated to include Amine El Khayari among the representatives of professional journalists.

For practical procedures in Morocco, Moroccans living abroad are advised to consult official institutional portals, along with dedicated guides on administrative steps and access to public services.

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