The High Authority of Communication (HAC) in Guinea has launched a national sensitization campaign to educate media professionals and local authorities on the conditions for creating media outlets. The campaign, which began on October 5, 2026, in Kindia, aims to promote a better understanding of the regulations governing the creation and operation of media outlets in the country. The initiative is part of the HAC's efforts to regulate and sanitize the Guinean media landscape.
The campaign, led by HAC President Yacine Diallo, will cover all 33 prefectures in Guinea, including newly created ones, over a period of two weeks. The team will engage with media professionals, local authorities, and other stakeholders to explain the rules and regulations governing media creation and operation. The goal is to encourage authorities and citizens to prioritize legally authorized media outlets and recognized professionals.
President Yacine Diallo emphasized the need to clarify the distinction between Web TV and online visual press, two concepts often confused by some actors. He explained that Web TV is a normal television that broadcasts exclusively or essentially on the internet, while online visual press combines news articles, photographs, and videos. According to Diallo, Web TV requires authorization from the Ministry of Communication, while online visual press only needs to be declared to the prosecutor.
The HAC President highlighted the importance of this campaign in promoting a culture of compliance with media regulations. He noted that many young people have a misconception of the notion of Web TV, and that the HAC wants to encourage them to follow the proper procedures for creating media outlets. The campaign also aims to reduce the use of unauthorized media outlets and communicators.
During the campaign, HAC commissioners will engage with media professionals and local authorities to explain the conditions for creating media outlets and to address any challenges they may face. The team will also provide guidance on the differences between various types of media outlets and the regulations that apply to each.
The national sensitization campaign is a significant step towards promoting a well-regulated media environment in Guinea. By engaging with media professionals and local authorities, the HAC aims to promote a culture of compliance with media regulations and to encourage the use of authorized media outlets.
The campaign is also expected to help reduce the proliferation of unauthorized media outlets and to promote a more professional and responsible media landscape in Guinea. The HAC's efforts are aimed at promoting a free and responsible press that operates within the bounds of the law.
Key points
- The HAC's national sensitization campaign aims to promote a better understanding of media regulations in Guinea.
- The campaign will cover all 33 prefectures in Guinea over a period of two weeks.
- The HAC aims to encourage authorities and citizens to prioritize legally authorized media outlets and recognized professionals.
