MAP Assumes Presidency of Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies
Marrakech - Morocco's Maghreb Arab Press Agency (MAP) was chosen to hold the presidency of the Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies (AMAN) for the 2025-2026 period in Marrakech on Thursday.
On the occasion of the 33rd General Assembly of the Mediterranean Alliance, held on May 28-29 in the Red city, MAP, in the person of its Director General Fouad Arif, received the rotating presidency of AMAN from the outgoing president, CEO of the Italian News Agency (ANSA) Stefano de Alessandri, in the presence of other Managing Directors, representatives of member agencies and observers.
Speaking on the occasion, Arif stressed that AMAN has always stood as a symbol of collaboration across the Mediterranean basin, bound not just by geography but by a shared commitment to dialogue and progress.
“As I assume this role, I pledge to nurture and promote these core values. Together, we will continue to build a resilient alliance, one that adapts steadfastly to challenges and that seizes opportunities”, Arif affirmed.
The AMAN President also welcomed the return of the Mauritanian, Libyan and Syrian press agencies to the Alliance, which was confirmed at the 33rd General Assembly.
“Your presence here reaffirms the inclusive spirit and collective strength of our alliance,” Arif told the three agencies involved.
He also expressed his firm determination to carry forward the Alliance’s shared vision, rooted in unity and dialogue, calling for building bridges of knowledge, trust and opportunity that extend beyond borders and generations.
The 33rd General Assembly also saw the election of a new AMAN Secretary General, Branka-Gabriela Vojvodic, Director General of the Croatian News Agency (HINA).
The member agencies also agreed to hold AMAN’s 34th General Assembly in Bosnia-Herzegovina in 2026.
