Promote unity and solidarity among journalists in West Africa, as well as journalists from other countries in Africa and the rest of the world;
Defending the highest possible standards of journalistic ethics;
Defending the highest possible standards of journalistic ethics;
Promoting freedom of expression, the basis of freedom of the press;
Provide effective protection to journalists against political pressures, economic, ideological and cultural;
Encourage exchanges between media professionals in the region;
Encourage closer cooperation with African organizations and international media.