As we announced a few days ago, the Canal+ group announced on Monday the acquisition of South African television and streaming giant Multichoice, following an acquisition process that now makes it a major player in the African audiovisual sector. This announcement is the culmination of a two-year process, every stage...
CANAL+ MAGIC, the newest addition to the CANAL+ channels
Starting September 28, a new CANAL+ channel will begin broadcasting: CANAL+ MAGICCANAL+ MAGIC joins the CANAL+ family of channels, including CANAL+POP, CANAL+SPORT1, and others, on channel 22, replacing CANAL+ ELLES. Every evening, it will offer a wide range of programming, including:- Africancinema - CANAL+ ORIGINAL or South African series in...
"Not even tired"—a new magazine produced in Benin for CANAL+ MAGIC
CANAL+ will produce the new cultural news magazine "Même pas fatigués" in Cotonou, Benin. This program, presented by Brice Albin Yamedzeu, will focus on the media, social issues, sports, music, and culture in all its forms, as well as wellness and cuisine, in an atmosphere that is serious, modern, and...
The FICKIN will hold its 12th edition from October 23 to 26, 2025.
KINSHASA will host the 12th edition of the International Film Festival from October 23 to 26, 2025 (FICKIN). This year, the films will be screened at several locations throughout the city, and for the first time, admission will be free. October 23 and 24 at the Halle de la Gombe...
Top 10 channels according to Africamat
Some time ago, CANAL+ Advertising asked Médiamétrie to propose a methodology that would enable it to determine the audience for channels distributed by CANAL+ based on analysis of decoders capable of continuously measuring which channels are watched in subscriber households. To transform the household audience provided by technical logs into...
In French-speaking Africa, 15% of the population watches Global Africa Télésud every month.
According to the results of the latest Africascope survey, the benchmark for TV audience measurement in French-speaking Africa, nearly 15% of the population watches Global Africa Télésud every month. This figure rises to 35% in Gabon, 29% in Congo, and 23% in Cameroon. Thus, every month, 2,638,000 people watch Global...
AFRIC'ART FACTORY 2025: the 10 selected projects
The "AFRIC'ART FACTORY" support program, which aims to accompany and support filmmakers by creating a cinematic bridge between their experience and their rich cultural heritage, has just announced its shortlist for 2025. Selected from among 143 candidates, the 10 projects chosen will receive in-depth technical and artistic support to help...
France 24, leading international news channel, RFI among the top five most listened to radio stations every day
(Press release) RFI and France 24 confirm their excellent audience ratings in the first half of 2025, both in broadcast and digital, in French-speaking African countries, according to the "Africascope 2024-2025" study conducted by Kantar in Abidjan, Dakar, Kinshasa, Douala, Yaoundé, Libreville, and Brazzaville*. The two media outlets belonging to...
The 4th edition of the 7even Awards will be held on December 18, 2025, in Douala.
Organized by Balafon Media, the 7even Awards recognize the best works and most promising artists each year. These awards aim to highlight Cameroonian talent, encourage film production, and create an event that is a must-attend for film professionals and enthusiasts. Twenty-six awards will be presented on December 18, covering almost...
France Médias Monde is surprised that RFI and France 24 have not been reinstated in Togo
(press release) On June 16, RFI and France 24 were suspended for three months in Togo by the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC). At the end of this suspension, on Tuesday, September 16, broadcasting of the two media outlets was not restored in the country, contrary to the...