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Global South·Founded 2006
France 24
CenterFrance Médias Monde
France 24 is a French state-owned international news network operated by France Médias Monde. It broadcasts in French, English, Arabic, and Spanish. While editorially independent by statute, it is wholly funded by the French government, creating inherent tensions around coverage of French interests abroad.
Ownership Chain
France 24France Médias MondeFrench government
Funding Sources
French government fundingadvertising
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •France Médias Monde is wholly owned by the French state, creating structural conflicts around coverage of French foreign policy, especially in Africa.
- •France's colonial history and ongoing economic relationships with Francophone Africa create editorial sensitivities.
- •French government has been accused of pressuring France Médias Monde on coverage of domestic social issues.
Notable Connections
- •France Médias Monde also operates RFI (Radio France Internationale) and Monte Carlo Doualiya
- •French government appoints the CEO of France Médias Monde
- •France 24 has significant reach in Francophone Africa, where French political and economic interests are extensive