CANAL+ continues to increase its stake in MultiChoice to 31.67% of the capital. Since 2020, the CANAL+ group, which held 6.5% of the capital, has increased its stake in MultiChoice several times, becoming the largest shareholder in September 2021 with 15.37%, then with 18.44% in June 2022 and 30.27% in...
The series "ICI C' BABI" available on TV5MONDEplus starting June 7
TV5MONDE is launching the Ivorian series "ICI C' BABI" on June 7, exclusively on its French-language platform TV5MONDEplus. This original series (41 episodes x 13 minutes), directed by Boris Oué, co-written by author Armand Gauz based on an original idea by Charly Kodjo, will also be broadcast on all TV5MONDE...
Date announced for draw for next Africa Cup of Nations
October 12, 2023 – this is the date chosen for the official draw for the next TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. The CAF Executive Committee has announced the date of the draw for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. This is a crucial step in the run-up to this major...
CAF and COCAN launch the official countdown to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 with a new communication campaign
CAF and COCAN have launched the official countdown to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023, preparing Africans and the rest of the world for the continent's most important sporting event. The advertising campaign, centered on +225, the country code for Côte d'Ivoire, has generated excitement among...
Cannes Film Festival: Standing Ovation for "Banel and Adama"
The Senegalese film Banel et Adama, in official competition for the Palme d'Or, the first film (!) by Senegalese director Ramata Toulaye-Sy, was previewed last week. The film, in the Fulani language, starring Khady Mane and Mamadou Diallo, received a particularly warm welcome during its screening, ending with a standing...
"EWUSU," the new CANAL+ ORIGINAL production made in Cameroon
During the Cannes Film Festival, which is currently underway, the team from the International Organization of La Francophonie unveiled the projects selected for funding at the World Cinema Pavilion. Following the call for projects in January 2023, the "documentaries/series" selection committee selected 11 projects, two of which received the "ACP-EU...
Mediawan acquires Côte Ouest, the leading distributor of audiovisual content in French-speaking Africa, and accelerates its development on the continent
Mediawan announces the acquisition of Côte Ouest, Africa's leading independent distributor of audiovisual content. This strategic majority stake will enable the group to diversify and expand its activities on the continent. A recognized leader in its field, Côte Ouest enjoys privileged access to content from major US studios, the best...
The Repats Forum, June 15-17 in Abidjan
This forum is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and the Diaspora of Côte d'Ivoire, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d'Ivoire (CCI-CI), as well as the Professional Association of Banks and Financial Institutions of Côte...
Africa represented at the 76th Cannes Film Festival
As every year, the international film industry will have its eyes fixed on Cannes, which will host the 76th Cannes Film Festival from May 16 to 27, 2023. Once again, the event will highlight the potential of African cinema. This year, six African films are represented in both the official...
Dakar Series: winners of the first edition
In recent years, media news in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa has been dominated by the release of new series. Audiovisual production is booming, with Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal leading the way. Projects are multiplying, driven by a new generation of talent, fueled by the liberalization of the landscape, boosted by the...