At the end of 2016, we asked you about your channel project, and you described your channel as follows: "The main idea is to contribute to educating the population, strengthening democracy, and promoting Ivorian cultural diversity and multisectoral wealth." " Ten months after the channel's launch, what is your initial assessment...
Coverage of the election of the President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire: HACA defines the regulatory framework
The Ivorian High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) has just announced several decisions allowing public service audiovisual media and private sector media to cover the election of the President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, which will be held on October 31, 2020. 1/ WITH REGARD TO PUBLIC SERVICE AUDIOVISUAL...
Marodi TV produces a new series for teenagers
Following the hit series "Maitresse d'un homme marié" (Mistress of a Married Man), which drew criticism from conservatives in Senegal, and "Virus," directly inspired by the global health crisis, Senegalese production company Marodi TV has announced the launch of a new series: "Virginie." This time, the new drama will be...
RFI – France 24 Challenge App Africa "Digital technology in the fight against epidemics"
RFI and France 24 are launching the fifth edition of the "Challenge App Afrique" competition, which this year aims to promote the integration of new technologies in the fight against epidemics in French-speaking Africa. Open to all Africans and start-ups on the continent, this edition rewards digital innovations (websites, applications,...
The 35°Nord agency analyzes African news with the podcast "Pourparlers" (Talks).
The communications agency 35° Nord, which specializes in Africa, has announced the launch of a series of podcasts to analyze news from the African continent. Called "Pourparlers" (Talks), the new podcast kicked off with a first episode entitled "Africa, stronger than Covid?" and hosted by Ibrahim Mayaki, Executive Secretary of...
Serge Schick appointed Director of International Development and Own Resources at France Médias Monde
Marie-Christine Saragosse, President and CEO of France Médias Monde, has appointed Serge Schick as Director of International Development and Own Resources, and member of the Executive Committee, effective September 17, 2020. He succeeds Marc Fonbaustier, who has left to become French Ambassador to Conakry. Serge Schick has spent his entire...
TRACE acquires Okuhle Media
The TRACE group has announced the acquisition of Okuhle Media, a major player in audiovisual production in Africa. Since 2013, Okuhle Media, led by Barbara Bellini, has been producing and licensing programs and formats for television channels and streaming platforms in Africa and around the world. During the health crisis,...
BATTLEGROUND ON NCI starting SEPTEMBER 9!
As we mentioned last week, BATTLEGROUND, the epic Nigerian saga, previously unseen in French, was scheduled to air in September on NCI. Read also: Fall 2020: BATTLEGROUND coming soon to NCI!The series, which was one of the biggest audience hits in Nigeria, will finally begin airing on Wednesday, September 9....
IROKO reduces its investments on the African continent
The Nigerian film distributor is feeling the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis and the devaluation of the Nigerian currency and is taking new measures for the future of its activities. According to Jason Njoku, CEO of IROKO, the economic difficulties facing Nigeria require the company to redefine its objectives...
The West African Media Excellence Conference held on November 13 and 14
After postponing the event due to the global pandemic, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has announced the new dates for the West Africa Media Excellence Conference (WAMECA), which will take place on November 13 and 14, 2020, in Accra. Media experts, activists, editors, and journalists from West Africa...