Media Outlet LE PATRIOTE Date of first publication 04/02/2024 Date of Latest Change 25/02/2024

2. Editorial Mission

2.1. Editorial Mission Statement

The Media Outlet shall disclose its editorial mission statement which shall be consistent with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, and, as described in the Preamble, should incorporate principles of: ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and Engagement with the public. A Media Outlet shall set out how it proposes to uphold these journalism principles through its Editorial Guidelines and processes which shall include arrangements in relation to internal accountability and of appropriate external accountability (see clauses 9 – 15). Best practice is to have these arrangements codified and made available publicly.

Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?

Yes

Provide that statement here.

Le Patriote est un journal indépendant conçu comme un journal libre, défendant la liberté de presse et du pluralisme médiatique, qui ne reçoit aucune injonction éditoriale autre que celle de son Directeur de publication et qui respecte tous les principes du code de déontologie de la presse béninoise. A cet effet, il sépare la publicité de l'information et ses responsables éditoriaux( Directeur de publication et rédacteur en chef) ne sont dans aucune posture de dépendance vis à vis d'un quelconque pouvoir.

Is that statement posted online?

Yes

What is the URL where it is published?

https://lepatriotebenin.com/index.php/contact/