As part of its new service plan, the CANAL+ AFRIQUE package is introducing a number of new features. CANAL+ channels now have two new offerings: CANAL+ POP and CANAL+ PREMIÈRE, which bring together a range of unique and exclusive content, including the latest blockbusters, major international series, and documentary events....
Eutelsat increases its stake in OneWeb
Eutelsat Communications has exercised a purchase option for a total amount of $165 million, thereby increasing its stake in OneWeb from 17.6% to 22.9%. Eutelsat is taking another step forward in the direction it began a few years ago, toward the possibility of accessing high-speed Internet via satellite. OneWeb has...
CANAL+ POP stocks up on new programs for its launch
Since September 30, CANAL+ COMEDY has been replaced by CANAL+POP. This new "100% show" channel features ambitious programming and a range of new entertainment programs: 4 MARRIAGES FOR A HONEYMOON, African version, in which couples compete to win a dream honeymoon. See also: "4 Marriages for a Honeymoon" on CANAL+....
RFI and France 24 launch the latest edition of the Africa App Challenge, focusing on digital technology in education
RFI and France 24 are launching the sixth edition of the "Challenge App Afrique" competition, which this year aims to promote the integration of new technologies in the field of children's education in French-speaking Africa. Open to all Africans and young companies on the continent, this edition rewards digital innovations...
TV5Monde launches the series "Dream Trip"
Following the successful series Wara (8 episodes x 45 minutes) and Melody la Victoire en Chansons (12 episodes x 52 minutes), co-produced by TV5MONDE, the channel is launching the world premiere of the series VOYAGE DE RÊVE on the French-language platform TV5MONDEplus, starting October 6. This original series (26 episodes x...
Havas Horizons publishes the fifth edition of its annual barometer in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
The Havas Horizons 2021 barometer has just been published. Based on the perceptions of around 100 representatives from Africa's leading financial and banking institutions, as well as players actively contributing to its economic development, the Havas Horizons 2021 barometer reveals that investor perceptions have changed significantly in many areas, confirming...
Publishers Bayard and Nathan launch two initiatives for the development and education of African children
Two initiatives targeting young children were announced simultaneously this week. Bayard Afrique is offering two major innovations in its range of products for young children to coincide with the start of the school year: - A new format for "Planète J'aime Lire," aimed at children aged 5 to 10 The...
Gondwana City Productions launches the African Comedy Awards
On Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Niamey, Niger, the first edition of the African Comedy Awards (ARA) will be held. For the first time, the world of African comedy is organizing a grand ceremony to reward its best talents across the continent. This celebration of the comedy family is organized...
Netflix launches free offer in Kenya
In recent years, Africa has become the new challenge for streaming giant Netflix. After officially launching its African series production in 2019 with its first original African creation, Queen Sono, Netflix has strengthened its position in Nigeria, the world's second largest film industry with its Nollywood productions. Still with a...
France Médias Monde and the CANAL+ Group extend their distribution agreement in Africa and the Indian Ocean
France Médias Monde (RFI, France 24, and Monte Carlo Doualiya) and the CANAL+ Group have renewed their distribution agreement, extending their long-standing partnership and enriching CANAL+'s offerings in Africa and the Indian Ocean. This new agreement allows France 24 and RFI to continue broadcasting as part of CANAL+'s offering to...