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{{short description|African Chinese-run news channel}}
{{short description|None}}
{{Refimprove|date=February 2021}}
{{More citations needed|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = CGTN Africa
| name = CGTN Africa
| logo = CGTN Africa.png
| logo = CGTN Africa.svg
| logo_size =
| logo_size =
| image =
| image =
| launch_date = 11 January 2012
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2012|01|11|df=y}}
| picture_format = [[576i]] ([[16:9]] [[Standard-definition television|SDTV]])<br />[[1080i]] ([[16:9]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]])
| picture_format = [[576i]] ([[16:9]] [[Standard-definition television|SDTV]])<br />[[1080i]] ([[16:9]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]])
| area = Worldwide
| area = Worldwide
| owner = [[China Central Television]]
| owner = [[China Central Television]]
| former_names =
| former_names =
| website = {{Official URL}}
| web = {{URL|https://africa.cgtn.com/|CGTN Africa}}
| type = [[State media]]
| type = [[State media]]
| country = [[People's Republic of China|China]] and [[Africa]]
| country = [[People's Republic of China|China]] and [[Africa]]
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| terr_serv_1 = Digital terrestrial television<br>{{Small|(Macau)}}
| sat_serv_1 = ChinaSat 6B<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lyngsat-address.com/cc/CCTV-9-Documentary.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2020-10-08 |archive-date=2011-05-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519020624/http://www.lyngsat-address.com/cc/CCTV-9-Documentary.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| terr_chan_1 = Channel 74
| sat_chan_1 = 4116H, SID 407 VPID 1760 APID 1720<ref name="lyngsat">{{Cite web |url=http://www.lyngsat.com/china6b.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2020-10-08 |archive-date=2020-10-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001050249/https://www.lyngsat.com/china6b.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| sat_serv_2 = Eutelsat W7
| sat_chan_2 = TP EA17, SID 1312 VPID 261 APID 263<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lyngsat.com/ew7.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2020-10-08 |archive-date=2019-07-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712030722/https://www.lyngsat.com/ew7.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| sat_serv_3 = Astra 1M
| sat_chan_3 = TP 22, SID 6912 VPID 612 APID 632<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lyngsat.com/astra1m.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2020-10-08 |archive-date=2019-07-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712030356/https://www.lyngsat.com/astra1m.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| sat_serv_4 = [[DStv]]
| sat_chan_4 = Channel 409
| sat_serv_5 = [[Cignal]] (Philippines)
| sat_chan_5 = Channel 166 (SD)
| sat_serv_6 = [[Foxtel]] ([[Australia]])
| sat_chan_6 = Channel 654
| sat_serv_7 = CANAL+ <br>(Myanmar)
| sat_chan_7 = Channel 129
| sat_serv_8 = [[Astro (television)|Astro]]<br>(Malaysia)
| sat_chan_8 = Channel 549
| sat_serv_9 = [[Sky (New Zealand)|Sky]] (New Zealand)
| sat_chan_9 = Channel 309
| sat_serv_10 = Zuku TV
| iptv_serv_1 = [[Singtel TV]] ([[Singapore]])
| iptv_chan_1 = Channel 211
| sat_chan_10 = Channel 532
| iptv_serv_2 = [[IHR Telecom]] ([[Quebec]])
| iptv_chan_2 = Channel 327
| cable_serv_1 = [[Foxtel]] ([[Australia]])
| cable_chan_1 = Channel 654
| cable_serv_2 = [[SkyCable]]/[[Destiny Cable]] ([[Philippines]])
| cable_chan_2 = Channel 93
| cable_serv_3 = [[Unitymedia]] ([[Germany]])
| cable_chan_3 = Channel 266
| cable_serv_4 = [[:zh:澳門有線電視|Macau Cable Television]] (Macau)
| cable_chan_4 = Channel 56
| cable_serv_5 = [[Cablelink]] ([[Philippines]])
| cable_chan_5 = Channel 83
| cable_serv_6 = [[Cable TV Hong Kong]] (Hong Kong)
| cable_chan_6 = Channel 722 (HD)
| terr_serv_1 =
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| terr_chan_1 =
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| terr_serv_2 = Digital terrestrial television<br>{{Small|(Macau)}}
| terr_chan_2 = Channel 74
| terr_serv_3 = Digital terrestrial television<br />{{small|(United States)}}
| terr_chan_3 = '''Washington DC''':<br />Channel 30.6 ([[MHz Networks]])
| online_serv_1 = CNTV Ai Bugu
| online_serv_1 = CNTV Ai Bugu
| online_chan_1 = {{Official URL}}
| online_chan_1 = [https://www.cgtn.com/channel/do.do/ Watch online] (restricted access outside China<ref>When connecting from a [[Virgin Media]] IP in [[Cambridgeshire]], UK, the message "this video cannot be streamed in your region" is shown by the player, as of 2011-05-26. Works fine on a Plusnet UK connection, tested 2019-02-04.</ref>)
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It is the intention of CGTN Africa to promote a better understanding of Africa in China as well as to promote a cultural connection between the people of both places. The idea is that African news is better depicted from an African perspective. CGTN focuses on politics, economy, trade and culture.<ref name="cctvaf"/>
It is the intention of CGTN Africa to promote a better understanding of Africa in China as well as to promote a cultural connection between the people of both places. The idea is that African news is better depicted from an African perspective. CGTN focuses on politics, economy, trade and culture.<ref name="cctvaf"/>


==Programs==
==Programming==
*''Africa Live'' – One hour of African news and analysis, is aimed at reporting social, political and economic issues in Africa. Africa Live is mainly anchored by Beatrice Marshall from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi. It is also anchored by Lindy Mtongana, Peninah Karibe and Ramah Nyang.<ref name=cctvabout>{{cite web|title=About CCTV Africa|url=http://cctv.cntv.cn/lm/cctvafrica/|accessdate=2015-02-08}}</ref>
*''Africa Live'' – One hour of African news and analysis, is aimed at reporting social, political and economic issues in Africa. Africa Live is mainly anchored by Beatrice Marshall from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi. It is also anchored by Lindy Mtongana, Peninah Karibe and Ramah Nyang.<ref name=cctvabout>{{cite web|title=About CCTV Africa|url=http://cctv.cntv.cn/lm/cctvafrica/|accessdate=2015-02-08}}</ref>

*''Global Business'' – Covers Africa's ever changing business landscape. Global Business is anchored by Ramah Nyang from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.<ref name="cctvabout"/>
*''Global Business'' – Covers Africa's ever changing business landscape. Global Business is anchored by Ramah Nyang from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.<ref name="cctvabout"/>

*''Match Point'' – covers African sports news. Match Point is anchored by Mahia Mutua from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.<ref name="cctvabout"/>
*''Match Point'' – covers African sports news. Match Point is anchored by Mahia Mutua from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.<ref name="cctvabout"/>

*''Talk Africa'' – a 30-minute weekly talk show that mainly discusses politics and current affairs in Africa. Talk Africa is anchored by Beatrice Marshall from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.<ref name="cctvabout"/>
*''Talk Africa'' – a 30-minute weekly talk show that mainly discusses politics and current affairs in Africa. Talk Africa is anchored by Beatrice Marshall from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.<ref name="cctvabout"/>

*''Faces of Africa'' – extraordinary stories about people in Africa. Faces of Africa is anchored by Ramah Nyang from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.<ref name="cctvabout"/><!--If the information is on the CGTN America website it is relevant on the CGTN Africa website-->
*''Faces of Africa'' – extraordinary stories about people in Africa. Faces of Africa is anchored by Ramah Nyang from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.<ref name="cctvabout"/><!--If the information is on the CGTN America website it is relevant on the CGTN Africa website-->


==History==
==History==
Chinese Premier [[Li Keqiang]] visited the then CCTV Africa offices in 2014.<ref name=xinhuanet>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/special/2014-05/12/c_133325883.htm |title=Chinese Premier Li visits African branch of CCTV |publisher=xinhuanet |date=2014-05-12 |accessdate=2015-02-08}}</ref>
Chinese Premier [[Li Keqiang]] visited the then CCTV Africa offices in 2014.<ref name=xinhuanet>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/special/2014-05/12/c_133325883.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513040114/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/special/2014-05/12/c_133325883.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 13, 2014 |title=Chinese Premier Li visits African branch of CCTV |publisher=xinhuanet |date=2014-05-12 |accessdate=2015-02-08}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Africanews]]


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://africa.cgtn.com/}}
* {{Official website}}


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Latest revision as of 03:19, 2 March 2023

CGTN Africa
TypeState media
CountryChina and Africa
Broadcast areaWorldwide
Programming
Picture format576i (16:9 SDTV)
1080i (16:9 HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerChina Central Television
History
Launched11 January 2012; 12 years ago (2012-01-11)
Links
Websiteafrica.cgtn.com Edit this at Wikidata
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital terrestrial television
(Macau)		Channel 74
Streaming media
CNTV Ai Buguafrica.cgtn.com Edit this at Wikidata

CGTN Africa is the African division of China Global Television Network (CGTN), the English-language news channel run by Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV). It is based in Nairobi and manages bureaux in Lagos, Cairo and Johannesburg, as well as other centres in Africa. The channel was previously known as CCTV Africa.

CGTN Africa employs Kenyan, African and other international journalists and produces African based programs. There are about 100 employees at CGTN Africa most of them Kenyans.[1]

It is the intention of CGTN Africa to promote a better understanding of Africa in China as well as to promote a cultural connection between the people of both places. The idea is that African news is better depicted from an African perspective. CGTN focuses on politics, economy, trade and culture.[1]

Programming

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  • Africa Live – One hour of African news and analysis, is aimed at reporting social, political and economic issues in Africa. Africa Live is mainly anchored by Beatrice Marshall from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi. It is also anchored by Lindy Mtongana, Peninah Karibe and Ramah Nyang.[2]
  • Global Business – Covers Africa's ever changing business landscape. Global Business is anchored by Ramah Nyang from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.[2]
  • Match Point – covers African sports news. Match Point is anchored by Mahia Mutua from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.[2]
  • Talk Africa – a 30-minute weekly talk show that mainly discusses politics and current affairs in Africa. Talk Africa is anchored by Beatrice Marshall from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.[2]
  • Faces of Africa – extraordinary stories about people in Africa. Faces of Africa is anchored by Ramah Nyang from CGTN Africa's studios in Nairobi.[2]

History

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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited the then CCTV Africa offices in 2014.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Pengfei, Zhang (2012-11-01). "About CCTV Africa". CNTV. Archived from the original on 2015-02-08. Retrieved 2015-02-08.
  2. ^ a b c d e "About CCTV Africa". Retrieved 2015-02-08.
  3. ^ "Chinese Premier Li visits African branch of CCTV". xinhuanet. 2014-05-12. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved 2015-02-08.
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