(Press release) RFI and France 24 confirm their excellent audience ratings in the first half of 2025, both in broadcast and digital, in French-speaking African countries, according to the "Africascope 2024-2025" study conducted by Kantar in Abidjan, Dakar, Kinshasa, Douala, Yaoundé, Libreville, and Brazzaville*. The two media outlets belonging to...
The Caractère agency is seeking an experienced Art Director.
The Caractère agency is looking for an Artistic Director with at least 5 years of experience. The position is based in DAKAR and is offered on a full-time, in-person basis. The successful candidate must be capable of conceiving and managing ambitious and creative 360° campaigns. More than just a visual...
The 4th edition of the 7even Awards will be held on December 18, 2025, in Douala.
Organized by Balafon Media, the 7even Awards recognize the best works and most promising artists each year. These awards aim to highlight Cameroonian talent, encourage film production, and create an event that is a must-attend for film professionals and enthusiasts. Twenty-six awards will be presented on December 18, covering almost...
France Médias Monde is surprised that RFI and France 24 have not been reinstated in Togo
(press release) On June 16, RFI and France 24 were suspended for three months in Togo by the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC). At the end of this suspension, on Tuesday, September 16, broadcasting of the two media outlets was not restored in the country, contrary to the...
Interview with Joël-Amos Badi, Deputy Director of Programs at NCI
Hello, Joel-Amos BADI You must be very busy at the start of this new academic year in 2025. What are the main new features planned for your program schedule? JAB: Actually, we are currently focused on our coverage of the presidential campaign, which will keep us busy until mid-November. So...
The good health of television and the internet according to Africascope 2024/2025
As it does every fall, Kantar publishes the results of its Africascope study. This wave of surveys, covering the second half of 2024 and the first half of 2025, covers eight countries and provides results on TV and radio audiences as well as internet usage. According to Florence Ginier, Consulting...
ZIFFA, a new film festival in Senegal
The first edition of Ziffa (Ziguinchor International Film Festival & Animation) will take place in Casamance from November 12 to 15, 2025. This new film festival aims to promote the Ziguinchor region through a pan-African and international artistic program, while highlighting cultural diversity, youth creativity, and the potential of southern...
CANAL+ will no longer subscribe to the Africascope study in 2026.
According to our information, CANAL+ will end its participation in the Africascope study in 2026. The CANAL+ group, which, along with France Télévisions, France Media Monde, and TV5 Monde, initiated the study, remained its main subscriber when the France Media Monde channels and stations (France 24 and RFI) and TV5...
Three African series selected for the Rendez-vous Création Francophone at the La Rochelle Fiction Festival
The series ECHOES (10x52'), developed by Aby Media (Kimberley Azria and Bernard Azria) in partnership with RTI, has been selected for the Rendez-vous de la Création Francophone at the La Rochelle Fiction Festival, which will take place on September 16 and 17 and will showcase a select group of projects...
Havas announces the appointment of Alberto Canteli as Executive Chairman for Havas Africa
Following the recent appointment of Provit Chemmani as CEO Africa, based in Johannesburg, Havas announces the appointment of Alberto Canteli as Executive Chairman Africa, effective September 1, alongside his roles as Chairman and CEO of Havas Northern, Central & Eastern Europe, Benelux, and the Middle East. This strategic appointment underscores...