The ranking of Ivorian channels according to their number of Facebook subscribers remains unchanged at the end of 2024 compared to the end of 2023. NCI remains in the lead with 3.7 million Facebook subscribers, far ahead of its competitors. The channel, which saw the strongest growth in 2023 compared...
Top Facebook and YouTube channels in Senegal in 2024
Unlike Côte d'Ivoire, where the most powerful channel, NCI, has 3.7 million subscribers, in Senegal, the number of subscribers to Senegalese channels' Facebook pages has plateaued and does not exceed 1.7 million subscribers. RTS1 retains its leading position with 1.7 million subscribers and slight growth over one year (+100,000 subscribers)....
Abidjan, Capital of Laughter, will celebrate its 10th anniversary from February 21 to 23, 2025.
The renowned comedy event organizers Mamane and Gondwana Production have just confirmed the long-awaited dates for the 10th edition of the Abidjan Capitale du Rire festival. This must-see event for fans of African comedy will take place from February 21 to 23, 2025, in Abidjan and will bring together the...
Jean Martial Adou confirmed as CEO of RTI.
Jean Martial Adou was appointed acting Director General of RTI in July 2024 following the dismissal of his predecessor, Mr. Fausseni Dembélé. Mr. Adou has therefore just been confirmed as Director General by the Board of Directors of Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne during a regular meeting held on Friday, December 27,...
CANAL+ acquires MultiChoice: Towards the creation of a continental television leader
The merger between French group CANAL+ and South African operator MultiChoice is a major event in the African audiovisual landscape. CANAL+'s takeover of MultiChoice is expected to result, in April 2025, in the creation of a leading player in the African pay-TV market. A multi-step process The entire year 2024...
NEW WORLD opens an office in MALI
According to a press release published on its website on December 13, NewWorld announced the launch of its television package (Direct To Home) in Mali. This launch is intended to be the first milestone in the Togolese group's expansion strategy in West Africa. The press release does not specify how...
The 10 TV channels registered with the MCEN in Senegal
Senegal's Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy (MCEN) has published a provisional list of 10 television channels registered with DMS (Déclaration Media Sénégal) in accordance with Senegal's press law: Label Media Plus: publisher of the LABEL TV channel Mourchid Communication Group LLC: publisher of MOURCHID TV Walfadjiri Group: publisher of...
CAF vs. New World TV: A battle with major repercussions
The world of African soccer has been rocked by a dispute between the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and New World TV Group. This dispute, which concerns broadcasting rights for major competitions, raises important questions about the future of sports media coverage in Africa. It all began with the agreement...
Ivory Coast: Médiamétrie throws in the towel
Following decisions made by the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HACA), which recently reiterated that "any audience measurement carried out outside its framework and certification is considered illegal and constitutes a violation of current legislation," Médiamétrie has just announced on social media, through Arnaud Annebicque, Director of the International...
The 8 fundamental pillars of CANAL+'s strategy
As the company prepares to separate from its parent company Vivendi and become an independent entity listed on the London Stock Exchange, Canal+ Group, through its CEO Maxime Saada, shared its strategic roadmap at its first Capital Markets Day, held at London's iconic Tate Modern museum. Maxime Saada recounted the...