Title: TV5 Monde undertakes to ensure media coverage of the IX Games of La Francophonie Kinshasa 2023
Introduction :
One day before the start of the IX Games of La Francophonie Kinshasa 2023, the French media TV5 Monde has confirmed its commitment to ensure full media coverage of this long-awaited event. During a meeting between the Congolese Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, and the CEO of TV5 Monde, Yves Bigot, it was agreed that the French-language media will broadcast the opening ceremony as well as the sporting and cultural events. on all of its channels and digital platforms. This collaboration strengthens the ties between TV5 Monde and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and paves the way for possible future cooperation.
TV5 Monde’s support for the Games of La Francophonie:
During the meeting between the Congolese Prime Minister and the president of TV5 Monde, Yves Bigot, the latter expressed his satisfaction at returning to Kinshasa for the Games of La Francophonie. He recalled that TV5 Monde had already filmed at the national museum of the DRC last January, and was now ready to cover all the events that will take place during the Games. Media coverage will extend over the TV5 Monde channels, as well as on the media’s social networks and digital media, thus reaching nearly 432 million households worldwide.
A fruitful collaboration:
Yves Bigot also highlighted the excellent collaboration between TV5 Monde and Radiodiffusion Télévision Congolaise (RTNC), particularly in terms of training and exchanges of journalists. He proposed that the DRC be part of a group of 7 African states that would join a tontine of 13 African nations, benefiting from the funding and governance of TV5 Monde in the years to come. This proposal was well received by the Congolese Prime Minister and government spokesperson, Patrick Muyaya, thus opening up new prospects for cooperation between TV5 Monde and the DRC.
The Francophone Games Kinshasa 2023:
These IX Games of La Francophonie will take place from July 28 to August 6, 2023 in Kinshasa, the Congolese capital. This sporting and cultural event will bring together athletes from member states of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) to participate in various events. The Games of La Francophonie are an opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity and the values of the Francophonie through sport and culture.
Conclusion :
The collaboration between TV5 Monde and the Democratic Republic of Congo for media coverage of the Games of La Francophonie Kinshasa 2023 is great news for lovers of French-speaking sports and culture around the world.. Thanks to this cooperation, TV5 Monde will be able to broadcast the highlights of this major event, thus highlighting the richness of the Francophonie and strengthening the links between the participating countries