The 50th Conference of the Union de la Presse Francophone (UPF) is currently being held in Dakar, the Senegalese capital. More than 200 journalists from 43 French-speaking countries are participating to discuss the theme “Media, Peace and Security”. These meetings aim to rethink journalistic practice in a media landscape dominated by manipulation and false information.
The official opening was marked by the presence of the Senegalese President, Macky Sall, who underlined the importance of these meetings in the development of the journalistic profession. Many personalities, including the former president of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida da Fonseca, also took part in the event.
On the program for these meetings, several round tables and workshops will address subjects such as the place and role of the media in times of war, as well as the reconciliation between press freedom and responsibility. These exchanges will make it possible to initiate a reflection on the developments and mutations which are shaking up the world of media.
These meetings offer a privileged space for dialogue for French-speaking information professionals, thus allowing them to contribute to making the world easier to understand and improve. The Democratic Republic of Congo is also represented by a large delegation, testifying to the importance given to this event by the Congolese media.
In conclusion, the 50th UPF Conference in Dakar offers a unique opportunity for French-speaking journalists to meet, discuss and reflect on the major issues facing the profession. These meetings will make it possible to find new avenues for quality journalistic practice, while contributing to the construction of a more peaceful and secure world.