Afrique: La nouvelle donne télévisuelle

Until the last decade, Africa’s television landscape was essentially characterized by the predominance of state owned televisions. For the past ten years, this fascinating tool has experienced rapid development on the African continent, particularly with the emergence on the media landscape of private actors. Will this new deal change the situation radically? Does it mean increased professionalism? Does it coincide with an offer of more original and relevant content? Will it bring about positive effects on economic, cultural and social structures? Has it introduced real pluralism in an adequately regulated environment? These are the questions that Mactar Silla, who managed both national televisions and private channels, answers in this article.