Opposition parties challenge press council bill in Constitutional Court push

Moroccan House of Councillors approves Bill 026.25 to reorganize National Press Council

Examination of controversial bill 026.25 on National Press Council postponed

Mohamed Ouzzine takes aim at «sensationalist press» in Morocco

The scandal that has rocked the Provisional Commission overseeing press and publishing in Morocco for several weeks continues to fuel opposition attacks against the government, a tension that was on full display during Monday’s session in the House of Representatives.

Morocco improves press freedom ranking but faces government control says RSF report

In its 2025 World Press Freedom Index, Reporters Without Borders has ranked Morocco 120th out of 180 countries, marking a modest rise despite ongoing concerns about government control over media. The report highlights significant pressures on independent journalists under Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch's government.

International press reacts strongly to El Mahdaoui’s revelations on the Moroccan press ethics committee

Winners of the 23rd National Grand Prize for Press announced in Rabat

Moroccan Federation of newspaper editors criticizes government over press council and support issues

Moroccan journalists and publishers urge PM to withdraw Press Council bill in open letter

Moroccan media organizations unite against government's press council reform plan

Adopted in haste, the proposal to reorganize the National Press Council, spearheaded by Minister of Culture Mehdi Bensaid, has sparked an unprecedented backlash among media professionals. Critics warn that the bill marks a dangerous turning point, representing a step backward toward authoritarianism and a serious threat to press freedom in Morocco.