The web has become an essential channel for information. Beyond the duality of the internet and social media, mobile devices are becoming increasingly important, both for internet users and for the media.
With more than a billion users worldwide, WhatsApp is emerging as the new playground for the media. More and more media outlets are using instant messaging to disseminate information. On the African continent, WhatsApp occupies a privileged position, as the app remains the most widely used messaging service today.
In this context, Le Monde Afrique decided to launch a new news channel on WhatsApp last January. Now it is RFI Afrique's turn to embark on the adventure.
RFI now offers a feed dedicated to African news, available via the messaging app free of charge.
Every day, the media outlet broadcasts a selection of articles and other content dedicated to news from the continent. RFI's columns, programs, and reports are also available to subscribers via podcast. In this dynamic, RFI invites
This new service allows RFI to adapt to new internet uses on the continent, where cell phones are ubiquitous and WhatsApp has become the most widely used online messaging service. According to the editorial team, it is also a response to the growing demand for information on mobile devices.
More info: http://www.rfi.fr/afrique/20190417-rfi-afrique-whatsapp-web-numero