Médiamétrie has just published the results of its first quarter 2024 survey, conducted with its field partner Omedia from January 14 to 29, 2024, February 11 to 26, 2024, and March 10 to 25, 2024. As usual, Médiamétrie's press release focuses on cumulative audience figures, the main indicator of a...
Statement from TV5Monde's Information Department following its temporary suspension in Burkina Faso
In a statement released on April 29, "TV5MONDE is surprised and regrets the temporary suspension of its programs in Burkina Faso and the suspension of access to its websites, without prior consultation. This measure was announced by the Higher Council for Communication of Burkina Faso on April 27, 2024. The...
The Guide to Audiovisual and Film Contracts: an essential tool for all content creators
The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs has produced a Guide to Audiovisual and Film Contracts, which was presented a few days ago at the CNC DEENTAL forum held in Abidjan from April 23 to 25, 2024. Translated into French and English, this bilingual guide is intended for all film...
TV5Monde is considering opening up its capital to seven African countries
As part of its 2025-2028 strategic plan, TV5Monde has proposed expanding its shareholding to seven French-speaking African countries (Benin, Gabon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Congo-Brazzaville). To this end, Yves Bigot has initiated a series of discussions with the leaders of these countries in recent weeks....
Interview with Florence Ginier, Director of Media Measurement Consulting, Media & Creative at KANTAR
KANTAR, in partnership with Adweknow, is organizing a webinar on CSR Communication in Africa, which will be held on May 30. Florence Ginier, Director of Media Measurement, Media & Creative Consulting at KANTAR, kindly provided us with some details about the event. Can you tell us how the idea to...
Launch of the Côte d'Ivoire Cinema Film Commission project
The film and audiovisual industry in Côte d'Ivoire is booming, with a wealth of cultural and artistic talent just waiting to be discovered. And with good reason, as successful productions are multiplying and the number of movie theaters is increasing with the recent opening of a Pathé multiplex. To support...
CANAL+ launches a new fiction channel in Pulaar
On April 29, the CANAL+ group launched its new fiction channel "Pulaagu" to highlight the customs and traditions of the Peulh culture. "We have launched several channels in Africa, and today we are launching Pulaagu, which will be of interest to a number of countries, including Senegal, the Republic of...
APRA 2024: exploring the potential of technology, digital platforms, and Artificial Intelligence in public relations
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has announced the 35th edition of its annual conference, called APRA Côte d’Ivoire 2024. Organized by the communications and public relations group The Holding Opinion & Public Limited (THOP), the event will take place from May 13 to 17, 2024, in Abidjan, with the...
Several media outlets suspended in Burkina Faso
Following the BBC and Voice of America, Burkina Faso's media regulator (CSC) has decided to suspend TV5Monde and access to its website, as well as those of six other international media outlets: Deutsche Welle, Ouest-France, Le Monde, Apanews, The Guardian, and Agence Ecofin. The CSC has suspended these media outlets...
Cyber Africa Forum: Cybercrime costs Africa 2 trillion CFA francs
2 trillion CFA francs (US$4 billion) – that is the cost of cybercrime in Africa according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) . This is a significant amount that clearly illustrates the threat facing an increasingly connected Africa, which is lagging behind in the field of IT security. This observation...