The CEO of the Ivorian Broadcasting Corporation (IDT), Adama Benoît Yéo, spoke on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the "Tout savoir sur" (Everything you need to know about) forum organized by the Government Information and Communication Center (CICG) on digital terrestrial television (DTT). He addressed several topics, including the progress...
Elephant Africa presents a new program dedicated to discovering Ivory Coast
ELEPHANT Africa, an audiovisual production company based in Abidjan, has officially launched its new travel and discovery program "Carte d'Ivoire." Designed as a real invitation to discover the Ivory Coast and its treasures, the program "Carte d'Ivoire" is the result of a collaboration with the national television channel RTI. The...
MultiChoice wants to devote a significant portion of its budget to the production of African content.
To counter the arrival of new competitors on the market, MultiChoice intends to play the local content card to stand out and strengthen its position. The pay-TV operator plans to devote a significant portion of its budget to producing 100% African content to compete with international streaming giants. In Africa,...
Interview with Alhassane Abdou Mahamane, editor-in-chief of Studio Kalangou
Can you tell us about Studio Kalangou? Studio Kalangou was created by the Hirondelle Foundation in 2016. Based in Niger, the studio produces news for partner media outlets. We currently work with 52 radio stations and seven television channels. We have our own website and also use new digital channels...
DATAXIS forecasts a threefold increase in music streaming revenues in Africa by 2026
According to DATAXIS, which has just published a prospective study on the evolution of music streaming revenues in Africa, these are expected to more than triple in five years, rising from $92.9 million in 2021 to $314.6 million in 2026. Although 86% of revenues currently come from five major African...
BRVM launches its online TV channel BRVM TV
The official launch of the Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) online digital television channel, called "BRVM TV," took place on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the institution's headquarters in Abidjan, under the patronage of the Minister of Culture and Francophonie of Côte d'Ivoire. BRVM TV is now part of the media...
FAAPA formalizes the creation of a vast network of sports journalists
Following a seminar held in Rabat from May 23 to 27, the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) officially announced the creation of a vast network of sports journalists. The goal? To promote exchanges and skills transfer in order to professionalize quality sports journalism on the continent. The sports...
Interview with Toussaint Tiendrebeogo, Secretary of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions of UNESCO's Culture Sector
Toussaint Tiendrebeogo was responsible for cultural and creative industry development policies at the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) and is now Head of the Cultural Diversity Unit and Secretary of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions at the United Nations Educational,...
Platinum Vod: a new streaming platform available in Benin and Cameroon
The Platinum Vod platform has just announced its availability in Benin and Cameroon. This platform aims to distribute premium movies and series via its website (https://www.platinumvod.com), an Android app, and an iPhone app. Platinum Vod offers "no commitment" and "pay-per-view" payment options. The price is 600 CFA francs to watch...
Omar Sy partners with HBO Max to develop content specifically for French-speaking Africa
French actor Omar Sy, star of the Netflix series "Lupin," has announced that he is partnering with rival streaming platform HBO Max to develop content aimed at French-speaking Africa, France, and the United States. "I am very happy to be partnering with HBO Max, which shares my dream of developing...