Forced to suspend publication of its print edition during the first lockdown, Jeune Afrique chose to strengthen its digital offering. One year after the start of the Covid-19 health crisis, the media group is unveiling new ambitions and major developments. Shaken by the pandemic, Jeune Afrique intends to accelerate its...
Molotov surpasses 100,000 subscribers in Ivory Coast and Senegal
Driven by the rise in digital consumption of TV and radio channels and programs on the continent, Molotov began its international expansion with Côte d'Ivoire in December 2020, followed by Senegal in January. This international expansion was made possible thanks to agreements with local partners such as Digital Virgo, Orange,...
Orange Côte d'Ivoire and CANAL+ form an innovative partnership
Orange Côte d'Ivoire is partnering with CANAL+ to launch a new quadruple play fiber optic offering for individuals and businesses. The new package, priced at 30,000 CFA francs per month, will include high-speed internet access, Orange TV, VOD, a mobile subscription in addition to a fixed subscription, and access to...
Mamane lays the foundation stone for the School of Comedy and Arts in Niamey
On March 16, comedian Mamane laid the foundation stone for his future School of Comedy and Arts (ECA) during an inauguration ceremony held in Niamey. Mamane is thus launching the construction of this new project, which is close to his heart as he intends to bring out the continent's talents...
France 24 broadcast unencrypted on digital terrestrial television in Kinshasa
The Ministry of Communication and Media of the Democratic Republic of Congo has granted France 24 a license to broadcast unencrypted on the Digital Terrestrial Television network in Kinshasa, the country's capital and Africa's third largest city with 15 million inhabitants. France 24's DTT broadcasts will gradually be extended to...
Côte Ouest Audiovisuel launches AFRO NOVELAS, the first French-language channel dedicated to African soap operas
COTE OUEST audiovisuel announces the launch on April 19 of AFRONOVELAS, the first channel entirely dedicated to African soap operas. The African audiovisual landscape is already rich in romantic series, whether through channels entirely devoted to this theme, such as Novelas TV, Nina Novelas, Passion Novelas, etc., or in the...
"ICI C BABI" a new TV series filmed in Abidjan
Filming has wrapped up for the TV series "ICI C BABI," produced by Instant2Vie Studio with support from TV5MONDE, RTI, and TRACE CONTENT DISTRIBUTION. Led by Charly Kodjo, Instant2Vie Studio was founded in 2014 and specializes in audiovisual and film production, photography, broadcasting, and training in the film industry. The...
Launch of the 5th edition of Digital Lab Africa
Content creators on the continent face challenges in terms of training, access to funding, and visibility. Against this backdrop, the call for applications for the fifth edition of Digital Lab Africa has been officially launched to promote and support emerging African talent by accelerating the development of their projects. Created...
Patrice Mostepe appointed new president of the Confederation of African Football
At the 43rd General Assembly held on March 12 in Rabat, Patrice Motsepe was elected as the new president of the Confederation of African Football. Aged 59, Patrice Motsepe is a South African businessman. He has been president of the famous South African club Mamelodi Sundowns for 20 years. At...
Pulse Africa expands in Ivory Coast
Nigerian online news publisher Pulse Africa has announced plans to expand into Côte d'Ivoire. Based in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal, Pulse claims to have several million regular monthly users of its news platforms, which are deployed on the web and social media to reach young African audiences. Pulse had...