Press Freedom in Benin: The Perilous Balance Between Ethics and the 'Click' Dictatorship

The Beninese media landscape is undergoing transformation, facing the rise of digital populism and misinformation. Journalists find themselves caught between the need to adhere to ethical standards and the pressure from social networks, where immediacy often outweighs truthfulness. Regulatory measures implemented by the state, such as the Digital Code, spark debates among media actors, who feel they are in an era of constant suspicion from their audience.