Panafrican News Agency (PANA) Daily Newswire - Beninese journalists network against arms proliferation. 14 July 2003 Panafrican News Agency (PANA) Daily Newswire Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - Beninese journalists interested in promoting peace and security have set up a network to combat the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country. Fernando Hessou, editorial director of the daily Le Point, and Information Secretary of the network, told PANA Saturday it would seek to "better inform the people about the consequences of the proliferation and circulation of light weapons." The network also aims at ensuring the national media become fully engaged in the fight against the illegal trade and use of small arms and light weapons, the prevention and management of conflicts and the promotion of tolerance and a culture of peace. Hessou said the network plans to train journalists in the organisation of press campaigns to sensitise the people on issues of security and peace. The publication of periodic reports, creation in public and private organs of peace promotion outfits, setting-up of a data bank on the proliferation of light weapons and actions carried out to combat the phenomenon, were among activities planned by the network, Hessou said. African Group Congratulates Konare Upon Election to Chair AU Commission.