On November 25 and 26, 2025, Dakar will host the first edition of the African Broadcasting Forum, a unique continental gathering initiated by Télédiffusion du Sénégal (TDS).Under the theme "DTT, a vector for development, sovereignty, and economic and social integration in Africa," this conference aims to reshape the vision of...
The 7th edition of L’Afrique fait son cinéma (Africa Makes Movies) will take place from December 10 to 20 in Paris.
The 7th edition of the "L'Afrique Fait Son Cinéma" (AFSC) International Festival will be held from December 10 to 20 in Paris. For its organizers, this 7th edition marks a strategic turning point. Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the prestigious international film school EICAR—whose 6,500 m² campus will serve...
CAF call for tenders for interclub competitions
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a tender for the media rights to its main club competitions. This call for tenders includes the rights for the 2025/2026 season for the following tournaments: CAF Champions League (Men's). The CAF Confederation Cup. The 2026 CAF Super Cup. The 2026 CAF...
APPARENCES returns to A+ BENIN with a second season
Created by Christiane Chabi Kao in collaboration with Massamba Ndour, founder of MARODI TV and producer of hit series such as: "Maîtresse d'un homme marié," "Karma," and "Golden," APPARENCES brings together an experienced artistic and technical team and features an exceptional cast of established and up-and-coming Beninese actors. Co-produced by...
Winners of the 2025 Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon Scholarship
(Press release) Twelve years after the assassination of Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon in Kidal, northern Mali, RFI awarded the scholarship bearing their names on Sunday, November 2, in Senegal, to Carine KOGNE, a journalist at Radio Ndarason International in Maroua (Cameroon), and Johannes Amos KODJO, a sound engineer at...
Back to school 2025: the RTI's big ambitions
"Our ambition remains clear: to make RTI a benchmark for broadcasting in West Africa, providing credible news, civic education, and quality entertainment." Jean Martial Adou, Chief Executive Officer of RTI RTI (Radio Télévision Ivoirienne) has unveiled its new programming schedule, which focuses on renewal, proximity, and innovation. With these three...
LIFE TV fall 2025: renewal of flagship programs and launch of several new shows
At the start of the 2025 season, Life TV in Ivory Coast promoted its main programs on social media, including a few new additions, but mainly a renewal of popular programs that have been around since the channel's launch, focusing on entertainment, comedy, and audience participation. News and social issues...
The new management team at CANAL+AFRIQUE
In a press release dated October 2, the CANAL+ Group unveiled its new management team, composed of an equal number of executives from CANAL+ Africa and Multichoice. Calvo MAWELA, outgoing CEO of MultiChoice, has been appointed President of CANAL+ Africa, which now encompasses the MultiChoice group and the entire African...
Disney appoints Rochelle Knock to head operations in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Walt Disney Company announced on October 23, 2025, that Rochelle Knock would be joining the company in December as Vice President of Disney+ and Networks, and Country Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. Rochelle Knock will lead the overall business growth strategy in this territory. With extensive experience as a senior...
DTT channel audiences in September 2025
In September, the audience shares for digital terrestrial television channels were as follows: Overall, Ivorian digital terrestrial television channels account for 35% of total television viewership. Although A+ Ivoire remains in the lead, the gap between it and the runner-up is virtually non-existent: with 7.5%, NCI is now only 0.3...