During the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, CANAL+ launched a temporary channel entirely dedicated to the competition: CANAL+CAN. Given the channel's success two years ago, CANAL+ has decided to repeat the initiative. Since December 1, CANAL+ CAN, the temporary channel, has been available on channel 16 for CANAL+subscribers. As in...
VEEDZ TV: A new app for broadcasting audiovisual content in Ivory Coast
The High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) and VEEDZ TV, the audiovisual platform developed by Digital Virgo Africa, have formalized the signing of the operating agreement for VEEDZTV. Mr. René BOURGOIN, President of the HACA, congratulated and encouraged the recipients, while offering them practical advice and inviting them to demonstrate...
DSTV and CANAL+ expand their channel offerings
MultiChoice and CANAL+ are enriching the content of their offerings by broadcasting channels in local languages produced by both companies. Several channels published by MultiChoice are now available on CANAL+ in French-speaking Africa. AFRICA MAGIC HAUSA and AFRICA MAGIC YORUBA: General-interest channels in Hausa and Yoruba offering Nollywood films...
France Médias Monde: key strategic priorities in the 2026 budget
In a press release published on December 11, France Médias Monde announced the approval of the 2026 budget by the board of directors. This budget provides for a return to balance at the cost of further cost-cutting measures, while maintaining the scope of the group's activities. In a context of...
CANAL+ ordered to remove NETFLIX from its offerings in Senegal by the CNRA
In a statement released on December 10, the National Audiovisual Regulation Council (CNRA) ordered Canal+ Senegal to remove Netflix from its commercial offerings. According to the CNRA, Canal+ Senegal has included and promoted Netflix in its packages without obtaining the required agreement or providing the supporting documents proving its right...
The 15 largest advertisers in Guinea in outdoor advertising in 2025
Following on from the information published by Adweknow on the evolution of the advertising market in Guinea in the first half of 2025, here are the TOP 15 advertisers in 2025 in terms of outdoor advertising. Outdoor advertising is the leading medium in Guinea. It accounts for 66% of total...
The lion "Assad," Official Mascot of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) are pleased to present "Assad," the official mascot of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, a vibrant symbol of African pride and passion for soccer. Inspired by the Atlas lion, one of Morocco's most iconic...
RT soon to be available on Senegalese digital terrestrial television?
The African Broadcasting Forum, held this week in Dakar, brought together public and private stakeholders from the audiovisual sector from several countries. Among the participants and speakers was the Russian channel RT (Russia Today), which took advantage of the event to present its strategy and development prospects in Senegal. Natalia...
Mediastories: the television program that tells stories about media and communications in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa
Adweknow has partnered with Golbal Africa Télésud to produce the first television program on media and communication in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa. This monthly program, presented by Dalinie MVEMBA and René SAAL, returns in November to review recent events, particularly the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the letter sent by...
FAT 2025 in Dakar: a strategic turning point for African audiovisual sovereignty
On November 25 and 26, 2025, Dakar hosted the first edition of the African Broadcasting Forum (FAT), a groundbreaking event that aims to become the new benchmark platform for all players in the African audiovisual sector. Organized by Télédiffusion du Sénégal (TDS-SA), under the auspices of the Ministry of Communication,...