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{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name =CGTN Africa
| name = CGTN Africa
| logofile = CGTN Africa.png
| logo = CGTN Africa.svg
| logosize =
| logo_size =
| image =
| network = [[China Global Television Network]]
| 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]])
| area = Worldwide
| owner = [[China Central Television]]
| owner = [[China Central Television]]
| former_names =
| launch = 11 January 2012
| website = {{Official URL}}
| country = Kenya
| language = [[English language|English]]
| type = [[State media]]
| country = [[People's Republic of China|China]] and [[Africa]]
| broadcast area = Africa
| terr_serv_1 = Digital terrestrial television<br>{{Small|(Macau)}}
| headquarters = [[Nairobi]]
| terr_chan_1 = Channel 74
| web = {{URL|https://www.cgtn.com/channel/do.do|CGTN Africa}}
| online_serv_1 = CNTV Ai Bugu
|sat serv 1=[[DStv]]
| online_chan_1 = {{Official URL}}
|sat chan 1=Channel 409
|sat serv 2= StarTimes
|sat chan 2=Channel 123
|sat serv 3=Zuku
|sat serv 4= Openview
|sat chan 4=Channel 120
|sat chan 3=Channel 567
|cable serv 1=Zuku
|cable chan 1=Channel 567
}}
}}


'''CGTN Africa''' is the African bureau of [[China Global Television Network]], the English-language news channel run by Chinese state broadcaster [[China Central Television]]. It is based in [[Nairobi]] and manages bureaux across [[Africa]]. The other main bureaux are based in Lagos, Cairo and Johannesburg.
'''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.


The service employs a mix of [[Kenyan]], [[Africa]]n and other international journalists and produces Africa's-based programming. There are about 100 employees at CGTN Africa most of them Kenyans.<ref name="cctvaf">{{cite news |title= About CCTV Africa |url=http://english.cntv.cn/program/africalive/20120111/117620.shtml |publisher=[[CNTV]] |date=2012-11-01 |first=Zhang |last=Pengfei |accessdate=2015-02-08}}</ref> The channel was previously known as CCTV Africa.
CGTN Africa employs [[Kenyan]], [[Africa]]n and other international journalists and produces African based programs. There are about 100 employees at CGTN Africa most of them Kenyans.<ref name="cctvaf">{{cite news |title=About CCTV Africa |url=http://english.cntv.cn/program/africalive/20120111/117620.shtml |publisher=[[China Network Television|CNTV]] |date=2012-11-01 |first=Zhang |last=Pengfei |accessdate=2015-02-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208145131/http://english.cntv.cn/program/africalive/20120111/117620.shtml |archive-date=2015-02-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


With CGTN Africa the intention is 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 focusses 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"/>


==Programmes==
==Programming==
*''Africa Live'' – One hour of African news and analysis, is aimed at reporting of 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"/>
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*''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-->


==Notable==
==History==
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited the then CCTV Africa offices during his 2014 Africa tour.<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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