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Broadcast Pro
25-07-2025
- Sport
- Broadcast Pro
Africa24 Group partners with Ivorian MMA Federation
This collaboration seeks to highlight local and regional talent through in-depth athlete features and dedicated coverage of all MMA competitions. Africa24 Group, the media conglomerate and broadcaster of four high-definition television channels, has signed a partnership with the Ivorian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FIMMA) to promote and broadcast MMA content in Côte d'Ivoire and across Africa. The partnership aims to highlight emerging talent through exclusive athlete coverage, dedicated programming for MMA competitions, and the promotion of values deeply rooted in the sport, discipline, respect, self-improvement and inclusion. Through its extensive broadcast reach and influence, Africa24 is set to play a transformative role in showcasing African MMA on the global stage. As part of the agreement, Africa24 Sport, the only 24/7 African sports news and competition channel, will offer exclusive access to MMA events, with magazine-style programming, expert commentary and in-depth analysis by seasoned journalists. Viewers can already access exclusive footage via replay, further extending the reach of the sport to fans across the continent. Constant Nemale, Founder and President of Africa24 Group, said: 'This agreement with the Ivorian MMA Federation is a positive step forward for sports fans across Africa. Africa24 Group is committed to delivering high-quality content through a platform accessible to all. This new milestone should benefit all sports, national and continental federations, and Olympic committees across Africa. It's about building a shared platform that ensures maximum visibility, unparalleled exposure, and unprecedented reach for every sport on the continent.' Jackson Parfait TAPÉ, President of the Ivorian MMA Federation, added: 'Mixed Martial Arts in Côte d'Ivoire is evolving fast. The sport is growing steadily, backed by a strong organisational structure and promising momentum. I believe it has a bright future both in Côte d'Ivoire and across Africa.' Guillaume BEDA, Vice President of the Ivorian MMA Federation, stated: 'MMA needs greater visibility, not only in Côte d'Ivoire but also globally. This partnership between the Ivorian MMA Federation (FIMMA) and Africa24 Sport is precisely aimed at showcasing a sport that is taking root and expanding in our country.' The Ivorian MMA Federation has welcomed the collaboration, viewing it as a catalyst for growth and recognition. This initiative aligns with Africa24 Group's broader mission to support youth development and harness Africa's potential as a hub of emerging sports talent. By amplifying MMA's presence and professionalism, the group reaffirms its role as a pivotal force in the evolution of African sports media. With Africa24 at the helm of coverage, MMA fans across the continent can look forward to dynamic, in-depth, and accessible programming that showcases the best of African combat sports talent.
Broadcast Pro
29-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
APO Group and AFRICA24 to expand content distribution across Africa
All content distributed by APO Group—including text, images, video, and audio—will be made available on AFRICA24 Group's website in both English and French. APO Group, the pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has announced a new content agreement with AFRICA24, Africa's major TV and digital media company. Under the partnership, all text, images, video and audio content distributed by APO Group will now be published on AFRICA24's website in both English and French. Founded in 2009 by Constant Nemale, AFRICA24 operates four major television and digital channels: AFRICA24 TV, the Francophone African news channel; AFRICA24 English, focused on English-speaking audiences; AFRICA24 Sport, covering sports news and competitions across Africa; and AFRICA24 Infinity, dedicated to the creative industries, culture, music, and art. The group has also made significant advances in the digital space with the launch of the 'myafrica24' application, Africa's first and only HD streaming platform available across smartphones, tablets, computers, and Smart TVs. The AFRICA24 Group also collaborates with prominent organisations such as Afreximbank, UBA, the African Development Bank (AfDB), UNECA, the World Bank, the IMF, the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), Attijariwafa Bank Group and the OCP Group. This partnership with APO Group will give AFRICA24 access to premium content from over 300 multinational corporations, major international institutions, sports organisations and African governments, further enriching its digital platform. For APO Group, this marks another step in expanding its network of strategic media partnerships across Africa and internationally. Both organisations anticipate mutual benefits from the partnership: AFRICA24 gains a steady flow of high-quality content, while APO Group's clients enjoy greater visibility through one of Africa's most influential media platforms. Currently, APO Group content is automatically published on over 320 African news websites, as well as international platforms like Bloomberg Terminal, Thomson Reuters Eikon, Lexis Nexis and Factiva. Constant Nemale, Founder and Chairman of AFRICA24 Group, said: 'APO Group is the undisputed leader in high-quality news and certified content from organisations operating in Africa. We are delighted to be able to strengthen our online presence by publishing some of the most important and relevant information about Africa.' Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and Chairman of APO Group, added: 'APO Group is always committed to offering its customers direct access to the heart of Africa and beyond. The AFRICA24 Group has the most dominant African television channels in their segment. The AFRICA24 Group enjoys the confidence of Africa's political decision-makers and business leaders, as well as Africa's international partners. We share the same vision of changing the narrative about Africa and bringing positive African news to new audiences around the world.'
Zawya
28-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
APO Group joins forces with AFRICA24 Group, Africa's leading TV and digital media company
APO Group ( the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, today announced a content agreement with Africa's leading TV and digital media company ( The partnership means that all text, images, video and audio content distributed by APO Group will be published on AFRICA24's website in English and French. Watch the video: Launched in 2009 by its founder Constant Nemale, a reference in the media and communications industry, the AFRICA24 Group is the world leader in news and television on Africa, with a global daily audience of more than 80 million households on the continent and in the global African diaspora. The AFRICA24 Group is the only media conglomerate focused on Africa, with 4 high-audience television&digital channels available on leading operators: - A FRICA 24 TV: (French), world leader in Francophone African news - A FRICA 24 English: the reference for news in English - A FRICA 24 Sport: leader in African sports news and competitions - A FRICA 24 infinity: leader in creative industries, culture, music and art The AFRICA24 Group is regularly ranked in the Top 5 of television channels most watched by African policy makers, business executives and leaders - providing leadership alongside channels such as CNN, BBC World News and Al Jazeera. Available worldwide on all the major operators: Canal+, Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Bell, etc. AFRICA24 has been the most watched French-speaking African channel for over 15 years without interruption. The AFRICA24 Group has innovated on the digital front with the launch of the myafrica24 application, the first and only HD streaming platform on Africa available on all digital media (smartphone, tablet, computer, SmartTV). A leader in digital, the AFRICA24 Group has a substantial online audience with 1 million subscribers on Facebook, 1 million subscribers on X (Twitter), and 802,000 on YouTube. The AFRICA24 Group has the largest online catalogue on Africa with its replay offer accessible on the website, which has become a key vector, accounting for hundreds of thousands of monthly visitors. For several years now, Africa's leading institutions have chosen the AFRICA24 Group as their partner of reference: African Union: In 2019, the continent's leading institution signs an MOU that will make AFRICA24 Group the one and only official media partner of the prestigious African Union. The two organisations have joined forces to produce and broadcast content aimed at promoting Africa's image and its development narrative. The AFRICA24 group launched in 2022, with huge success the weekly magazine 'African Union Journal' the first and only exclusive weekly television programme providing news, features, interviews and analysis and on the activities of the African Union organisation and its member states. AfCFTA: In 2024, the AFRICA24 Group was chosen by AfCFTA, the African Union body responsible for promoting the Free Trade Area, to promote African economic integration through high-impact initiatives. The AFRICA24 Group thus becomes the one and only flagship media chosen to promote a single common market of 1.5 million inhabitants and Africa's economic prosperity. The AFRICA24 Group is also the official media partner of many leading institutions and companies such as Afreximbank, UBA, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations for Africa (UNECA), the World Bank, the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organisation mondiale de la Francophonie (OIF), the Attijariwafa Bank Group, the OCP Group, etc. The partnership with APO Group gives AFRICA24 Group access to authoritative content from all over Africa, from more than 300 multinational companies operating in Africa, as well as major international institutions, sports organisations and African governments, which will be published on APO Group is thus completing a cycle of partnerships with leading African and international media that enable it to constantly improve the reach of its press release distribution service. These partnerships are mutually beneficial. Through a significant increase in the impact and visibility of content for APO Group's clients, but also through access for media such as those of AFRICA24 Group to a qualitative flow of information from the largest organisations operating in Africa. Content distributed by APO Group is automatically published on more than 320 African news sites and on international platforms such as Bloomberg Terminal, Thomson Reuters Eikon, Lexis Nexis and Factiva. AFRICA24 Group and APO Group share a common vision of Africa. APO Group worked closely with the African Union, providing pro bono support to the African Union Commission through a full range of strategic communications services for the duration of the Dubai World Expo. 'APO Group is the undisputed leader in high-quality news and certified content from organisations operating in Africa,' said Constant Nemale, founder and chairman of AFRICA24 Group. 'We are delighted to be able to strengthen our online presence by publishing some of the most important and relevant information about Africa.' 'APO Group is always committed to offering its customers direct access to the heart of Africa and beyond,' said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard ( founder and chairman of APO Group. 'The AFRICA24 Group has the most dominant African television channels in their segment. The AFRICA24 Group enjoys the confidence of Africa's political decision-makers and business leaders, as well as Africa's international partners. We share the same vision of changing the narrative about Africa and bringing positive African news to new audiences around the world.' This is a joint press release by APO Group and AFRICA24 media group. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of APO Group. Media contact: APO Group marie@ AFRICA24 infos@ Follow on: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: About APO Group: Founded in 2007, APO Group ( is the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service. We assist private and public organizations in sharpening their reputation and increasing their brand equity in target countries across Africa. Our role as a trusted partner is to leverage the power of media and build bespoke strategies that enable organisations to produce a real, measurable impact in Africa and beyond. The trust and recognition granted to APO Group by global and multinational companies, governments, and NGOs inspires us to continuously enhance our value proposition within Africa to better cater to our clients' needs. Among our prestigious clients: Facebook, Dangote Group, Nestle, GE, NBA, Canon, Coca-Cola, DHL, Marriott Group, Ecobank, Siemens, Standard Chartered, Orange, Jack Ma Foundation, African Development Bank, World Health Organization, Islamic Development Bank, Liquid Telecom, Rotary International, Kaspersky, Greenpeace… Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland | Offices in Senegal, Dubai and Hong Kong For further information, please visit our website: About AFRICA24: AFRICA24 is the first African-owned global news channel and was launched in 2009. The network is devoted to news about Africa, and broadcasts 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week to audiences in Africa, North America, the Middle East and Europe. AFRICA24 embodies the leading continental media which endows Africa its own tribune in the international media scene. Since its launch in 2009, AFRICA24 has been the reference for African news. AFRICA24 is the reference media partner of the Continent's institutions and major events such United Nations, African Union, US Africa Business Summit… AFRICA24 is the reference media for all leaders across the world to address Africa related topics. AFRICA24 group will launched new channel, full HD, 24/24, starting in 2022 : AFRICA24 English, AFRICA24 infinity (Music, fashion, Culture…) and AFRICA24 Sport. Headquarters: Dubaï, UAE | Offices in Morocco, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Cameroon.
