Upmb presents eight priorities to South African ambassador in Benin
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Matin Libre
The president of the Union of Media Professionals of Benin (Upmb), Hervé Prudence Hessou, presented the organisation’s eight strategic priorities to South Africa’s ambassador to Benin, including ongoing training and better working conditions for journalists. The meeting took place on 14 October 2026 in Cotonou, as part of efforts to establish future partnerships, Matin Libre reports.
The president of Benin’s Union of Media Professionals (Upmb), Hervé Prudence Hessou, presented the organisation’s eight strategic priorities to South Africa’s ambassador to Benin, Dr Thomas Bonginkosi Buthelezi. Discussions included ongoing training for journalists and improving their living and working conditions, according to the newspaper Matin Libre.
The delegation from the organisation’s 8th term in office aims to expand Upmb’s relations beyond Benin and establish partnerships to provide lasting support for media professionals. The South African ambassador welcomed the initiative, according to Matin Libre.
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