"Morocco Emerges as Leader of UN Human Rights Council Despite South African Opposition"
Morocco wins a heated vote to lead the UN Human Rights Council, with Ambassador Omar Zniber securing 30 votes against South Africa's Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi's 17. South Africa had criticized Morocco's human rights record, while Morocco accused South Africa and other African states of undermining its candidacy. The Moroccan foreign ministry hailed the election as a demonstration of global trust and credibility in Morocco's external actions.