A delegation from Niger's National Communication Observatory (ONC), led by President Ibrahim Manzo Diallo, visited Algeria from October 19 to 24, 2026, to strengthen institutional cooperation and share experiences in media regulation, audiovisual, and communication governance. The delegation included members Abdourahamane Varino, Ousmane Garba, and Abdou Gambo. This mission aimed to enhance the ONC's capabilities in regulating the media landscape.
The ONC delegation met with Algeria's National Independent Audiovisual Regulatory Authority (ANIRA) President Amar Bendjedda, fostering institutional exchanges on audiovisual regulation and cooperation prospects. This encounter is part of a broader effort to bring together regulatory authorities facing challenges in the evolving media landscape and information technology. The ONC seeks to adapt its mechanisms to new realities in the information space.
The mission included a meeting with Algerian Minister of Communication Mohamed Bouslami, reviewing existing cooperation in communication. The delegation also visited key Algerian media institutions, such as the Algerian Press Service (APS), the Public Television Establishment (ENTV), and the National Radio Broadcasting Establishment (ENRS). These visits provided insight into Algeria's diverse audiovisual ecosystem and the complementarity of editorial activities, production means, and diffusion infrastructures.
The Niger delegation also explored Algeria's history and spirituality by visiting the Martyrs' Sanctuary, the National Moudjahid Museum, and the Grand Mosque of Algiers (Djamaâ El-Djazaïr). These visits added a cultural and human dimension to the mission, allowing the delegation to appreciate Algeria's national memory, history, and architectural achievements.
President Ibrahim Manzo Diallo stated that the mission aimed to strengthen cooperation between the ONC and Algerian institutions in communication and audiovisual sectors. The ONC seeks to learn from Algerian experiences, identify cooperation opportunities, and enhance its regulatory capacities. The exchanges between regulatory authorities are crucial in adapting practices to the evolving media landscape.
The cooperation between Niger and Algeria's media regulatory bodies is expected to contribute to more effective media regulation, better equipped and adapted to the realities of both countries. This collaboration is part of a broader effort to build stronger African partnerships in media governance and regulation.
The visit concluded with a renewed commitment to enhancing cooperation and knowledge sharing between the ONC and ANIRA, ultimately aiming to improve media regulation and governance in both Niger and Algeria. This strengthened partnership is anticipated to have a positive impact on the media landscapes of both nations.
Key points
- Niger's ONC and Algeria's ANIRA agree to strengthen cooperation in media regulation and governance.
- The cooperation aims to enhance the ONC's capabilities in regulating Niger's media landscape.
- The partnership is expected to contribute to more effective media regulation in both countries.
