diff --git a/discord/message.py b/discord/message.py
index 9016960a0..a1191d681 100644
--- a/discord/message.py
+++ b/discord/message.py
@@ -1203,8 +1203,10 @@ class Message(Hashable):
 
         Publishes this message to your announcement channel.
 
+        You must have the :attr:`~Permissions.send_messages` permission to do this.
+
         If the message is not your own then the :attr:`~Permissions.manage_messages`
-        permission is needed.
+        permission is also needed.
 
         Raises
         -------