''La Nouvelle tribune'' is a
daily newspaper in Benin. Founded in 2001, the newspaper publishes national and international news in the French language. The newspaper is registered with the High Authority of Audio-Visual and Communication of Benin.
History
The first issue of ''La Nouvelle tribune'' was published at the newspaper's headquarters in
Cotonou
Cotonou (; fon, Kútɔ̀nú) is a city in Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 inhabitants in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area.
The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west. The ci ...
in 2001.
An online version of the newspaper was introduced in March 2008.
By the end of 2014, the online edition was autonomous of the newspaper, due to increased internet access and advertising revenue.
In May 2018, the High Authority of Audio-Visual and Communication of Benin, the state agency charged with regulating media, suspended the publication of the newspaper following the publication, in its
editorial columns, a series of remarks deemed insulting of President
Patrice Talon.
Numerous organizations representing professional associations, human rights defenders and the
Ambassador of European Union all sought clarification as to why the newspaper had been shuttered, as the newspaper was seen as
speaking truth to power.
Taking the case to court, the newspaper won the case the following year.
By mid-May 2019, the High Authority was forced to reverse its decision following a ruling by the Court of Appeal in Cotonou.
Organization
As of 2017, the website of ''La Nouvelle tribune'' was composed of ten employees, including four
journalists.
See also
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Media of Benin
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DigitalJournalism
References
External links
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Newspapers established in 2001
Newspapers published in Benin
Mass media in Benin