"Guichets fermés" is an innovative program broadcast on BÉNIN TV that showcases the unique talents of Beninese artists and creators. Produced by Hémisphère Media, this program aims to be a springboard for promoting Benin's cultural richness and establishing connections with the rest of the world. A project promoting Benin's nation...
Sanctions lifted for CANAL3 and Seyni Amadou in Niger
On Monday, January 20, Niger's Ministry of Communication lifted the suspension of CANAL3 TV and its editor-in-chief was released from police custody. On Friday, the Niger Ministry of Communication had announced a one-month suspension of CANAL 3 TV, one of the country's largest private television channels. The editor-in-chief of this...
Top Facebook channels in Ivory Coast: NCI well ahead of the pack
The ranking of Ivorian channels according to their number of Facebook subscribers remains unchanged at the end of 2024 compared to the end of 2023. NCI remains in the lead with 3.7 million Facebook subscribers, far ahead of its competitors. The channel, which saw the strongest growth in 2023 compared...
Top Facebook and YouTube channels in Senegal in 2024
Unlike Côte d'Ivoire, where the most powerful channel, NCI, has 3.7 million subscribers, in Senegal, the number of subscribers to Senegalese channels' Facebook pages has plateaued and does not exceed 1.7 million subscribers. RTS1 retains its leading position with 1.7 million subscribers and slight growth over one year (+100,000 subscribers)....
The official selection for the 29th Fespaco is now known.
Comprising 235 selected films from 48 countries, the official selection for the 29th Fespaco reflects the richness and diversity of African cinema and its diaspora, and is divided into eight "competition" categories and four "section" categories. COMPETITION FEATURE FILM FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY FESPACO SHORTS BURKINA FILMS (SHORT AND FEATURE-LENGTH FICTION AND...
Abidjan, Capital of Laughter, will celebrate its 10th anniversary from February 21 to 23, 2025.
The renowned comedy event organizers Mamane and Gondwana Production have just confirmed the long-awaited dates for the 10th edition of the Abidjan Capitale du Rire festival. This must-see event for fans of African comedy will take place from February 21 to 23, 2025, in Abidjan and will bring together the...
Radio Oscars: the winners announced
The Union of Local Radio Stations of Côte d'Ivoire (URPCI) celebrates the second edition of the Radio Oscars On January 9, 2025, Abidjan hosted the second edition of the Radio Oscars, a flagship event organized by the Union of Local Radio Stations of Côte d'Ivoire (URPCI). More than 150 local...
The supervision of news media.
As in 2023, news media faced increasing pressure in 2024 in the Sahel countries, but also in other countries in West and Central Africa. Suspensions, temporary bans, and administrative constraints limit their ability to report freely and undermine their operations. In the three Sahel countries—Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—news media...
Audience measurement: the ups and downs in Côte d'Ivoire between regulation and technical innovations
The issue of audience measurement in Côte d'Ivoire is at the center of debate, reflecting a crucial challenge for the country's audiovisual and advertising ecosystem. In recent months, the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) has stepped up its warnings against unregulated measurement initiatives, even as the audiovisual landscape evolves...
Sports events: catalysts for audience and advertising revenue
In 2024, the power of major sporting events broadcast on television was confirmed, with record audiences and growing advertising investments. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which took place from January 13, 2024, to February 11 in Ivory Coast, broke all records: According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF),...