The International Sports Press Association in Africa (AIPS-Africa) crowned the winners for 2023 during a ceremony held at the Maison de la Presse in Abidjan. Sixty-seven journalists representing 19 African countries competed in the categories of print media, web, television, and radio. The jury for the 2023 edition was chaired...
Afro VFX and CANAL+ University are organizing a free training course on "VFX Production Management."
This unique training program is aimed at people living in Africa who are passionate about film or television. The three-week online training program will run from February 8 to February 29, 2024. Applications must be sent to heldden@afrovfxc.com between February 1 and February 4. An informational webinar prior to the...
The 15 most popular TV channels on Facebook in January 2024
Following on from the rankings published by ADWEKNOW on Senegal and Ivory Coast, here is the list of the most popular French-speaking African channels on FACEBOOK. Thus, the private channel NCI, which since its launch at the end of 2019 has devoted considerable resources to developing its Facebook page, ranks...
AMAZON PRIME scales back its operations in Africa
According to Variety magazine, which had access to an internal email sent to staff by Barry Furlong, VP Prime Video Europe, Amazon Prime will reduce its activities in Africa and the Middle East to focus on the European market. Launched with great ambitions in 2021 with operations in South Africa...
Annie Awards: Four nominations for the Afrofuturist animated series Kizazi Moto
Original African cartoon creations are gradually being exported beyond the continent. These authentic stories are set to grow and become increasingly well known. This is particularly true of the Afrofuturist animated series Kizazi Moto, which was nominated in four categories at the Annie Awards on January 14: Best Short Film...
Artificial intelligence: the challenge of regulation for African media
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the subject of much discussion lately. Between myths and realities, science fiction scenarios and real technological advances, AI-based systems are rapidly transforming large parts of our societies as well as many sectors such as the media. For example, TV5Monde recently took advantage of its 40th...
Interview with David Mignot, Managing Director Africa for the CANAL+ group
David Mignot, 50, is a graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications and holds a Master's degree in Economics from Paris Dauphine University. He began his career in 1996 at Bossard Consultants, a consulting firm specializing in the pay TV and telecommunications sectors. Co-founder and CEO of Parabole Réunion...
In Cameroon, EQUINOXE TV will also broadcast the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
It had been known for several weeks that CRTV and then CANAL2 INTERNATIONAL had purchased the broadcasting rights for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations matches from New World TV. Now it is the turn of the La Nouvelle Expression group to announce that it has also obtained the rights...
Plan A is recruiting for its next production
Plan A, which produced OBATANGA, is looking for exceptional talent for its second season. 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄́𝐒:𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂(𝐇𝐄) (𝟑𝟎-𝟓𝟎 𝐚𝐧𝐬): Embody elegance and grace. Let your timeless charisma shine.𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐑(𝐄) (𝟐𝟎-𝟔𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐬): Diversity at its peak. Express your authenticity and showcase your unique presence.𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄 (𝟐𝟖-𝟑𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐬): Strength and determination...
RFI: the measures put in place for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations
For the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), which will be held in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11, 2024, RFI, the official broadcaster of the competition in sub-Saharan Africa and France, is offering exceptional coverage and will broadcast more than 30 matches live. With...