RFI, France 24, LCI, BBC News, Afrique Media TV, TV5 Monde, Le Monde, etc. News media outlets and general media outlets broadcasting television news programs have been facing increasingly frequent pressure in recent months. In the three Sahel countries that have come under Russian influence (Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso),...
LCI suspended in Mali
AFP dispatch The military-dominated authorities in Mali have decided to suspend the French news channel LCI for two months after what it claims were "false accusations" by a consultant against the Malian army and its Russian allies. "LCI television services are being removed from the packages of all authorized radio...
Ivory Coast: Audience measurement as a matter of utmost urgency
On July 18, the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication in Côte d'Ivoire issued a press release reminding the public that "pursuant to Law No. 2017-868 of December 27, 2017, on the legal framework for audiovisual communication, as amended by Law No. 2022-979 of December 20, 2022, it is responsible for...
Summer shake-up for the Ivorian audiovisual sector
During the summer, two major events dominated the news in Côte d'Ivoire. The Director General of Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne (RTI), Fausseni Dembéle, was dismissed and left his post on July 11 amid allegations of mismanagement and governance issues. His successor, Jean Martial Adou, faces an immense task in resisting the...
Fausseni Dembele, Director General of RTI, relieved of his duties
Fausseni Dembélé, Director General of Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne (RTI) since 2019, was relieved of his duties by the Head of State following the Council of Ministers meeting on July 10. Jean Martial Adou, the current chief of staff to the Minister of Communication, has been appointed acting Director General pending...
“How do Ivorians get their news?”: NCI beats RTI 1 among 18-35 year olds
Ali Diarassouba, head of news at Nouvelle Chaîne Ivoirienne (NCI), must be rubbing his hands with glee: the results of the survey initiated by the National Press Authority (ANP) with financial support from the Media Support and Development Agency (ASDM) in Côte d'Ivoire on the question of "How do Ivorians...
Life TV celebrates its 4th anniversary
Launched just four years ago by Fabrice Sawegnon, Life TV has carved out a niche for itself in the Ivorian audiovisual landscape. From the outset, the channel has made its mark in the competitive landscape thanks to a modern and sophisticated marketing approach that highlights its presenters, journalists, and everyone...
Who wants "GOLDEN FREQUENCIES" in AFSS?
Under pressure from international organizations, African countries committed in 2015 to phasing out analog television broadcasting and replacing it with digital terrestrial television (DTT). The main reason for the migration to DTT was to free up frequencies for telecom operators. Other expected benefits included improved image quality (compared to...
Christophe Tardieu appointed interim president of TV5 Monde
Following the resignation of outgoing President Yves Bigot, whose term ended on June 30, the TV5 Monde Board of Directors has appointed Christophe Tardieu, currently Secretary General of France Télévisions, to serve as interim head of TV5 Monde pending the completion of the process to appoint a new President. From...
TV5MONDEplus facilitates access to its content in the DRC with Orange DRC
Starting this Monday, June 24, 2024, Orange Democratic Republic of Congo will offer its subscribers "TV5MONDEplus" internet packages. These more generous dedicated packages will give Orange subscribers access to all content on the TV5Mondeplus VOD (Video On Demand) platform (films, series, documentaries, music, etc.). This partnership between TV5MONDE and Orange...