Télévision Centrafricaine
 Logo used since 1 October 2021 | |
| Industry | Broadcasting |
|---|---|
| Founded | 22 February 1974 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Central African Republic & abroad (satellite) |
Key people | Alfred Ngoe-Bengue (Director General) |
| Owner | Minister of Communication & Media |
| Website | telecentrafricaine |
Télévision Centrafricaine (TCF) is the national television station of Central African Republic. TCF broadcasts in French and Sango.
History
[edit]Founded on 22 February 1974 during the Bokassa Regime under the abbreviation of TVCA, TVCA began its broadcast in black and white. In 1985, TVCA switched its broadcasts to color.[1] At the end of the 80s, the station was led by Minister of Communications Joaquim da Silva Nzengue, secretary general Hubert Mary Djamany and director-general Patrice Yazenga.[2]
In the aftermath of the 2001 Central African Republic coup d'état attempt, TVCA broadcast for five hours from 12 PM to 5 PM. It lasted until mid-June 2003 when TVCA extended its broadcast hours from 2 PM to 10 PM.[3] On 16 July 2003, TVCA went off for 48 hours due to aging technical installations. It subsequently resumed broadcasts on Friday evening, 18 July 2003.[4]
Starting on 24 November 2011, TVCA began to be available on satellite. Using the technology, TVCA's broadcast can reach the whole country.[5] On 6 August 2019, TVCA office underwent renovation. The renovation lasted for five months and Touadéra inaugurated the newly rehabilitated office on 2 March 2020.[1][6] TVCA changed its name to TCF and its logo on 2 October 2021.[7]
Current situation
[edit]Since the downfall of the Bokassa regime, TCF's quality has deteriorated. Currently, the TV station faces bad management and a lack of technical equipment. Moreover, TCF only has five cameras and does not has any shuttle vehicles for the journalists for field report. TCF does not has clear schedules for seven days, the image quality is poor, and often repeats the same program on the same day.[8]
Controversy
[edit]Porn film
[edit]In January 2023, TCF accidentally broadcast a porn film for a few minutes. This incident created negative responses among Central African internet users.[9]
Logo
[edit]-
Logo until 30 September 2021 -
Logo since 1 October 2021 – present
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Maidou, Kizer. "RCA: la rénovation encours de la télévision nationale". Ndjonisango.com. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Television Factbook" (PDF). 1990. p. 411. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 January 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "La télévision n'émet plus depuis 48 heures en raison d'une panne". Sangonet.com. AFP. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Télé-centrafrique reprend ses émissions après 48 heures d'interruption". Sangonet.com. AFP. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Ndeke Luka. "La Radio et la télévision centrafricaine enfin sur satellite !". Radiondekeluka.org. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Cosset, Charlotte. "Centrafrique: Touadéra inaugure les locaux rénovés de la télévision nationale". Rfi.fr. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Les réformes entreprises par le Ministre de la Communication et des Média,..." (in French). Berberati News. October 1, 2021. Archived from the original on 26 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023 – via Facebook.[self-published]
- ^ Ndeke Luka. "Journée mondiale de la télévision : coup de projecteur sur la télévision centrafricaine". Radiondekeluka.org. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Ibrahim, Dy. "Un film porno diffusé par erreur à la télévision centrafricaine". Corbeaunews-centrafrique. Retrieved 26 April 2023.