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==History== ==History==
Antenne A started broadcasting in 1991, one year after Mobutu's regime changed. The channel was founded by the Franco-Israeli businessman David Zandon,<ref></ref> with Congolese, Israeli and Belgian investors. Broadcasts started on June 13 that year using a 20W UHF transmitter on channel 21 in ]. Its programming was shown over two periods, 12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm. Its initial programming consisted of cartoons and action films.<ref name=TFC></ref> Initially it was a "money-making" entertainment channel before becoming an independent generalist outlet.<ref></ref> Antenne A started broadcasting in 1991, one year after Mobutu's regime changed. The channel was founded by the Franco-Israeli businessman David Zandon,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Antenne A Television (République démocratique du Congo) - Unifrance |url=https://www.unifrance.org/annuaires/societe/364383/antenne-a-television |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=www.unifrance.org}}</ref> with Congolese, Israeli and Belgian investors. Broadcasts started on June 13 that year using a 20W UHF transmitter on channel 21 in ]. Its programming was shown over two periods, 12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm. Its initial programming consisted of cartoons and action films.<ref name=TFC>{{cite web |title=TFC Putshia |url=https://www.congovirtuel.com/page_rapport_travaux/tfc_ifasic/tfc_putshia.pdf |language=fr |format=pdf}}</ref> Initially it was a "money-making" entertainment channel before becoming an independent generalist outlet.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=02.03.06 A la télé congolaise, des drames plus vrais que nature (Libération) |url=https://www.congoforum.be/fr/2006/03/02-03-06-a-la-tl-congolaise-des-drames-plus-vrais-que-nature-libration/ |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=Congoforum.be |language=fr-FR}}</ref>


On April 14, 1993, the channel moved from encrypted to free-to-air broadcasting and aired its first ''Loto'' broadcast on April 24. In 1994, Antenne A moves from its UHF frequency to a VHF one. The transmitter was definitevly installed in May 1997, at 500W.<ref name=TFC/> On April 14, 1993, the channel moved from encrypted to free-to-air broadcasting and aired its first {{lang|fr|Loto}} broadcast on April 24. In 1994, Antenne A moves from its UHF frequency to a VHF one. The transmitter was definitevly installed in May 1997, at 500W.<ref name=TFC/>


As of 2000, Antenne A relayed parts of ]'s schedule.<ref></ref> In 2006, Antenne A broadcast all events of ''Fréquence Stars''.<ref></ref> As of 2000, Antenne A rebroadcast parts of ]'s schedule.<ref>{{cite web |title=RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO: Vers une nouvelle stratégie pour la liberté d'expression |url=https://www.article19.org/data/files/pdfs/publications/drc-developing-a-new-strategy-frch.pdf |language=fr}}</ref> In 2006, Antenne A broadcast all events of ''Fréquence Stars''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fréquence Stars : Concours Jeunes Talents avec Celtel |url=https://www.mediacongo.net/publireportage-reportage-5997_frequence_stars_concours_jeunes_talents_avec_celtel.html |website=Media Congo |language=fr}}</ref>


==References== ==References==

Latest revision as of 14:09, 6 January 2025

Television channel
Antenne A
CountryDR Congo
Broadcast areaNational
HeadquartersKinshasa
Programming
Language(s)Lingala and French
Ownership
OwnerAntenne A sprl
History
LaunchedJune 13, 1991 (33 years ago) (1991-06-13)

Antenne A is the first private television channel in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The channel was established and put into operation in 1991.

History

Antenne A started broadcasting in 1991, one year after Mobutu's regime changed. The channel was founded by the Franco-Israeli businessman David Zandon, with Congolese, Israeli and Belgian investors. Broadcasts started on June 13 that year using a 20W UHF transmitter on channel 21 in Kinshasa. Its programming was shown over two periods, 12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm. Its initial programming consisted of cartoons and action films. Initially it was a "money-making" entertainment channel before becoming an independent generalist outlet.

On April 14, 1993, the channel moved from encrypted to free-to-air broadcasting and aired its first Loto broadcast on April 24. In 1994, Antenne A moves from its UHF frequency to a VHF one. The transmitter was definitevly installed in May 1997, at 500W.

As of 2000, Antenne A rebroadcast parts of France 2's schedule. In 2006, Antenne A broadcast all events of Fréquence Stars.

References

  1. "Antenne A Television (République démocratique du Congo) - Unifrance". www.unifrance.org. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
  2. ^ "TFC Putshia" (pdf) (in French).
  3. "02.03.06 A la télé congolaise, des drames plus vrais que nature (Libération)". Congoforum.be (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-06.
  4. "RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO: Vers une nouvelle stratégie pour la liberté d'expression" (PDF) (in French).
  5. "Fréquence Stars : Concours Jeunes Talents avec Celtel". Media Congo (in French).

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