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...
Interview with Yves Bigot, President and CEO of TV5MONDE
Yves Bigot needs no introduction. Journalist, writer, director, producer... he has been at the helm of TV5MONDE for nearly 10 years. On the occasion of the Cannes Film Festival Market, where the Pavillon Afriques is being held for the third consecutive year, he agreed to share with us his vision...
Interview with Dedy Bilamba and Eric M’Boua, creators of AFRO VFX
With close ties to the audiovisual production, animation, and television industry in Côte d'Ivoire, the duo decided to launch Afro VFX with the ambition of putting Côte d'Ivoire, and more broadly Africa, on the international production map. To do this, they decided to draw on their experience and expertise to...
UNESCO puts African cinema in the spotlight at the Cannes Film Festival
As part of the 75th Cannes Film Festival, UNESCO has decided to organize a conference-debate dedicated to promoting African cinema. The aim of the event is to highlight the full potential of African cinema, as well as all the opportunities for developing the local film industry. Organized in the form...
Netflix steps up initiatives in Kenya
Kenya is in the sights of the giant Netflix. After launching a free offer in the country at the end of 2021 to attract new subscribers, Netflix is redoubling its efforts to seduce this new market. The goal? To quickly penetrate the market on the African continent, where purchasing power...
Series of announcements on the occasion of International Press Freedom Day
International Press Freedom Day, which took place on May 3, was an opportunity for various announcements to be made regarding the necessary adaptation of the press to the new digital world. At the same time, Reporters Without Borders published its annual global ranking on press freedom. In the DRC, the...
Registration for the 2022 African Fact-Checking Awards is now open
The African Fact-Checking Awards, the oldest awards program recognizing fact-checking journalism by media outlets in Africa, are now in their ninth year. Journalists, journalism students, and professional fact-checkers can now register for the 2022 edition. The need for accurate information in everyday life has fueled the growth of fact-checking in...