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, languages_type = National languagesOffice of Radio and Television of Niger, which also operates Radio Voix du Sahel and the TAL TV satellite station, Télé Sahel provides news and other programs in French and several local languages. Its stations transmit to all urban centers. Founded in 1964, its current Director General is Moussa Saley.
The state ORTN network depends financially on the government, partly through an addition to electricity bills and partly through direct subsidy. The High Council for Communication also maintains a fund which supports private broadcasters, although its payments are criticised as political and irregular.U.S. Department of State. Report on Human Rights Practices - Niger 1993-1995 t
Programming
ORTN Télé Sahel offers a diverse range of programming that caters to the interests and needs of Niger's population. News is a significant component, providing coverage of local, national, and international events. Télé Sahel's news broadcasts, delivered in French and local languages such as Hausa and Zarma, contribute to the dissemination of information across the country.
The station also prioritizes cultural and educational content and cultural programs, Cultural programs showcase traditional music, dance, and art forms, Educational programs encompass subjects such as health, agriculture, and social issues, aiming to inform and empower the population.
Télé Sahel presents a variety of entertainment shows, including dramas, sitcoms, and game shows.
Tele Sahel is available to viewers across Niger via terrestrial broadcast and satellite, and it is one of the most popular television channels in the country.
See also
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Media of Niger
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Background
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