The Mobile Film Festival Africa is pleased to announce the official selection for its second edition, which this year comprises 54 films from 21 countries . The results of the call for entries far exceeded those of the previous edition, with 886 films from 40 African countries received (compared to...
Hospital IT 2, the hospital series produced by Côte Ouest, selected for the Dakar Series
The talented Angela AQUEREBURU, identified more than six years ago by CÔTE OUEST as one of the most promising talents in the African audiovisual industry, was responsible for, among other tasks, the executive production of season 1 of HOSPITAL IT, now almost five years ago. This hospital series, broadcast on...
The Bundesliga on Canal+ Africa until 2028
The CANAL+ Group is delighted to announce the renewal of French-language broadcasting rights for the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 for its subscribers in sub-Saharan Africa and Mauritius until 2028. This agreement allows CANAL+, a partner of the Bundesliga since the 2020-2021 season, to continue broadcasting the best matches of the...
MARABOUT CHERI, directed by Kadhy Touré and Luis Marquès, in theaters April 28
Based on an original idea by Kadhy Touré, an Ivorian actress, director, and producer, this romantic comedy, directed by Kadhy Touré and Luis Marquès, promises plenty of humor and emotion! Coming to theaters on April 28 at CanalOlympia, Majestic in Abidjan, Pathé and Seanema Sea Plaza in Dakar, Ciné Burkina...
GSMA: Mobile money set to boom in 2022
Mobile money is experiencing rapid growth on the African continent. And with good reason: mobile and digital technologies have become essential tools, and mobile money transfers and payments are playing an increasingly important role in the lives of hundreds of millions of Africans who use them on a daily basis. ...
Dakar Series unveils its screening program
From May 3 to 6, come and discover the diversity of African television series, with previews of brand new shows. The production teams will be there to discuss their work. Admission is 100% free! SCREENINGS (Free admission) WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 - FRENCH INSTITUTE 9:00 a.m. - TERRANGA 11:30 a.m. -...
Interview with Nathalie Bobineau, Director of International Development at France Télévisions
Thank you for welcoming us to your MIP booth. Could you start by describing your development strategy for French-speaking and possibly English-speaking Africa? Our policy is never to work exclusively with any operator or in any territory. France Télévisions' mission is to implement the widest possible deployment within a legal,...
ODIL, the new French-language platform to combat disinformation
To actively combat the spread of fake news around the world, the International Organization of La Francophonie is officially launching ODIL, a French-language platform for initiatives to combat disinformation. This new project has been designed and developed to address several issues: preventing and combating disinformation, particularly during elections; supporting the...
Dash TV News and Dash TV Sports & Entertainment on StarTimes
Dash Media Group, represented by its CEO Bonny Dashaco, has just signed a partnership agreement in Douala with Star Times Cameroon, represented by its managing director Henri Liu, for the broadcast of Dash TV News and Dash TV Sports & Entertainment channels on StarTimes. According to Digital TV Research, StarTimes...
RFI and FRANCE 24 at FEMUA from April 25 to 30, 2023, in Abidjan
The Anoumabo Urban Music Festival (FEMUA), in partnership with RFI and France 24, will be held in Abidjan and Bouaké from April 25 to 30, focusing on the theme of "Food security and sustainable agriculture." For the occasion, RFI is relocating its magazines "Appels sur l'actualité," "Couleurs tropicales," and "Le...