In order to protect its interests, avoid any confusion or misuse, and formalize the fact that Mr. Junior Rengou Ouzerou, who was the founder of the Stad'Afric channel, no longer has any decision-making or operational role at the Stad'Afric channel since he asked the Mediactive Group to revive the channel...
France 24 in French and English now broadcast unencrypted on digital terrestrial television in Rwanda
France 24 has signed a distribution agreement with Rwandan public television (RBA) for the free-to-air broadcast of its French and English channels on digital terrestrial television (DTT). Effective since December 12, France 24's broadcast on DTT in Rwanda allows 500,000 households that are equipped or in the process of being...
Janngo: Fatoumata Ba raises €12.5 million to support African startups
Former Jumia executive Fatoumata Ba of Senegal has officially announced that she has raised €15 million from the European Investment Bank. This is a key step in the development of her project to support around 20 promising startups over the next ten years. Janngo Capital is an investment fund dedicated...
A look back at the latest Media and Development Forum organized by CFI
To mark its 30th anniversary, CFI organized the Media and Development Forum in Paris on December 11 and 12. The event brought together 200 media professionals representing 30 countries. Social cohesion, youth inclusion, post-conflict reconciliation, support for democratic transitions, climate change... these are key issues of our modern era that...
Ivorian Kevin Sesse named winner of the RFI Challenge App Africa
The fourth edition of the RFI Challenge App Afrique Award, which took place in Dakar on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, recognized Kevin Sesse from Ivory Coast for his project "Mon Artisan," a connected platform that allows users to request local tradespeople (plumbers, electricians, carpenters, etc.). This year, the RFI Challenge...
Netflix unveils trailer for "Queen Sono," its first original African series
Last December, the global leader in streaming and VOD officially announced its launch into African series production. Queen Sono is the title of this new Made in Africa series, the first original African series produced and broadcast by Netflix. Starring South African actress Pearl Thusi, known for her role in...
Nafissatou Dia appointed Head of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility at CFAO Group
The CFAO Group has announced the appointment of Nafissatou DIA as Director of Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Nafissatou DIA previously held the position of Director of Communications and Sponsorship for the Orange Group's Africa and Middle East division (21 countries), based in Paris. Before joining Orange, Ms. DIA...
Interview with Olivier Laouchez, CEO of TRACE and founder of TRACE Academia
Can you tell us about the Trace Academia project? Sixteen years ago, we launched TRACE, a media group that has become very influential among young people, particularly in regions such as Africa. We decided to embark on a new project, this time with an educational dimension. Trace Academia aims to...
Le Monde and RFI will no longer broadcast news on WhatsApp
The web has become an essential channel of information. Beyond the duality of the internet and social media, mobile devices are becoming increasingly important, both for internet users and for the media. On the African continent, WhatsApp occupies a privileged position, as the app remains the most widely used messaging...
Voice Africa celebrates ASECNA's 60th anniversary
The Senegalese agency Voice Africa has created the latest campaign for the Air Traffic Regulation and Safety Agency (ASECNA) in Africa. A historic institution that has been operating since 1959, ASECNA is celebrating its 60th anniversary with this campaign. Design and production: Voice Africa Director: Aymeric Austry DOP: Tom Escarmelle...