Content Management (CMS)
The CMS (Content Management System) module allows you to create and publish content on the Bemba site: news articles and institutional pages.
Content Types
| Type | Description | Public URL |
|---|---|---|
| Article | News, announcements, project updates | /actualites |
| Page | Institutional pages, permanent information | /pages |
Who Can Manage Content?
CMS access is controlled by permissions:
| Action | Required Permission |
|---|---|
| View published content | All connected users |
| Create/edit content | cms.manage (Administrators) |
| Publish content | cms.manage (Administrators) |
| Delete content | cms.manage (Administrators) |
Accessing the CMS
Administration (creation and management)
- Log in to the portal
- In the sidebar menu, go to Administration > CMS
- Access the admin panel:
/parametres/cms
Viewing (public reading)
Published content is accessible via:
- News: menu Communication > News (
/actualites) - Pages: menu Communication > Institutional Pages (
/pages)
Administration Interface
The CMS panel is organized into 4 tabs:
Articles Tab
List of all articles with:
- Title, author, and publication date
- Status badge (Draft, Under Review, Published, Archived)
- Actions: Edit, Publish, Delete, View
Pages Tab
List of institutional pages with the same features.
Categories Tab
Category management to organize articles:
- Create a new category
- Edit name and description
- Enable/disable a category
Statistics Tab
Content overview:
- Total content count
- Distribution by type (articles vs pages)
- Distribution by status (published, drafts, under review)
- Total views
Content Lifecycle
Content goes through the following statuses:
Draft → Under Review → Published → Archived
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Draft | Content being written, not publicly visible |
| Under Review | Submitted for review before publication |
| Published | Visible to all connected users |
| Archived | Removed from public display, kept in database |
info
Only content with Published status appears on the News and Institutional Pages sections.