A few months ago, the transitional government announced its intention to revive the legendary African station and renovate the old premises, which had been abandoned since the station closed. Since early May, AFRICA N°1 has returned to its original frequency, 94.5 FM, and resumed broadcasting for six hours spread across...
The ADWEKNOW Guide to Production in DIGITAL VERSION
The Audiovisual and Film Production Guide published by ADWEKNOW at the end of 2023 is an invaluable source of information, inspiration, and knowledge. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the production sector in French-speaking Africa in all its dimensions (training, production, financing). The Audiovisual and Film...
Benin launches its training program for content creators.
Sémé City, the center of excellence created by the Beninese government, is launching its first training courses as part of the Future of Film Africa project, the result of collaboration between Sémé City and Future of Film, a global leader in film innovation. Future of Film Africa aims to discover...
NCI takes the lead in ratings in Ivory Coast thanks to CAN 2024
Médiamétrie has just published the results of its first quarter 2024 survey, conducted with its field partner Omedia from January 14 to 29, 2024, February 11 to 26, 2024, and March 10 to 25, 2024. As usual, Médiamétrie's press release focuses on cumulative audience figures, the main indicator of a...
Statement from TV5Monde's Information Department following its temporary suspension in Burkina Faso
In a statement released on April 29, "TV5MONDE is surprised and regrets the temporary suspension of its programs in Burkina Faso and the suspension of access to its websites, without prior consultation. This measure was announced by the Higher Council for Communication of Burkina Faso on April 27, 2024. The...
The Guide to Audiovisual and Film Contracts: an essential tool for all content creators
The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs has produced a Guide to Audiovisual and Film Contracts, which was presented a few days ago at the CNC DEENTAL forum held in Abidjan from April 23 to 25, 2024. Translated into French and English, this bilingual guide is intended for all film...
TV5Monde is considering opening up its capital to seven African countries
As part of its 2025-2028 strategic plan, TV5Monde has proposed expanding its shareholding to seven French-speaking African countries (Benin, Gabon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Congo-Brazzaville). To this end, Yves Bigot has initiated a series of discussions with the leaders of these countries in recent weeks....
Launch of the Côte d'Ivoire Cinema Film Commission project
The film and audiovisual industry in Côte d'Ivoire is booming, with a wealth of cultural and artistic talent just waiting to be discovered. And with good reason, as successful productions are multiplying and the number of movie theaters is increasing with the recent opening of a Pathé multiplex. To support...
CANAL+ launches a new fiction channel in Pulaar
On April 29, the CANAL+ group launched its new fiction channel "Pulaagu" to highlight the customs and traditions of the Peulh culture. "We have launched several channels in Africa, and today we are launching Pulaagu, which will be of interest to a number of countries, including Senegal, the Republic of...
Several media outlets suspended in Burkina Faso
Following the BBC and Voice of America, Burkina Faso's media regulator (CSC) has decided to suspend TV5Monde and access to its website, as well as those of six other international media outlets: Deutsche Welle, Ouest-France, Le Monde, Apanews, The Guardian, and Agence Ecofin. The CSC has suspended these media outlets...