The Axian Group, based in Madagascar, has announced the rebranding of its mobile network operators in Madagascar, the Comoros, Senegal, Togo, and Tanzania under the unified Yas brand. Initially focused on its domestic market in Madagascar, Axian Telecom has gradually expanded its presence in Africa in recent years and now...
NEW WORLD opens an office in MALI
According to a press release published on its website on December 13, NewWorld announced the launch of its television package (Direct To Home) in Mali. This launch is intended to be the first milestone in the Togolese group's expansion strategy in West Africa. The press release does not specify how...
BBC suspended for three months in Niger
The junta in Niger has announced a three-month suspension of the British broadcaster BBC, a decision that adds to the list of Western media outlets sanctioned in Sahelian countries governed by military regimes that came to power through coups. The BBC is accused of broadcasting "misinformation aimed at destabilizing social peace...
Vivendi: spin-off plan approved by shareholders' meeting
(press release) Vivendi's Combined Shareholders' Meeting, held today (editor's note: December 9, 2025) chaired by Yannick Bolloré, approved the proposed separation of Canal+, Havas, and Louis Hachette Group (which will combine its 66.53% stake in Lagardère and 100% of Prisma Media) by more than 97.5% of the votes cast. The...
AG PARTNERS DAKAR wins two awards at the 2024 LUUM Awards
The agency AG Partners DAKAR and its client, the European Union Delegation to Senegal, were recognized in two categories (Planet and Institutional Communication) with Silver Awards at the 2024 edition of the Luum Awards for their work on the Hann Bay Cleanup Project (PDBH). The Luum Award, based in Geneva,...
A new President for French Tech Abidjan
Mathias Léopoldie, Founder & CEO of the mobile money app Julaya, becomes the new President of French Tech Abidjan. French Tech Abidjan is the organization that oversees the French Tech initiative launched by the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Digital Affairs in Côte d'Ivoire. Its main tasks are: • Accelerate...
The 10 TV channels registered with the MCEN in Senegal
Senegal's Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy (MCEN) has published a provisional list of 10 television channels registered with DMS (Déclaration Media Sénégal) in accordance with Senegal's press law: Label Media Plus: publisher of the LABEL TV channel Mourchid Communication Group LLC: publisher of MOURCHID TV Walfadjiri Group: publisher of...
FESPACO prepares and unveils its poster for 2025
FESPACO, a veritable showcase for African creativity for over 55 years, will celebrate its 29th edition from February 22 to March 1, 2025, and has just unveiled its visual for the 2025 edition. This visual, designed by director Gideon Vink, is described by FESPACO as "a patchwork of woven patterns...
Pathé BC Afrique becomes Pathé Touch Afrique
Pathé BC Afrique, a company created in 2020 by the Pathé group, Franco-Tunisian producer Wassim Beji—founder and director of WY Productions—and Jean-François Camilleri, former president of The Walt Disney Company France, Benelux, Maghreb, and French-speaking Africa, is changing shareholders and name. Sébastien Onomo, founder and president of Special Touch Studios,...
CART’IN is revolutionizing e-commerce in Africa
The TOTeM expérience agency has just completed the advertising campaign for the launch of CART'IN, a new application that allows users to shop on AMAZON from the Ivory Coast. Amazon does not operate in Ivory Coast, but thanks to CART'IN, Ivorians can order any product on Amazon.fr and have it...