| The Africa Channel The Africa Channel UK |
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|---|---|
| Launched | September 1, 2005 September 3, 2007 (UK) |
| Network | Various |
| Owned by | Various investors |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Slogan | "Where Africa comes alive!" |
| Country | United States United Kingdom |
| Broadcast area | National |
| Website | www.theafricachannel.com www.theafricachannel.co.uk |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Sky Digital (UK) | Channel 268 |
| Cable | |
| Available on select cable systems | Check local listings |
The Africa Channel and The Africa Channel UK are American English language Television channels that feature programming from Africa. They are intended to give viewers a taste of the best English-language programming from the African continent. Programming includes: News, documentaries, music, series, specials, feature films, music, cultural programs and more. One of the key investors of The Africa Channel is well-known NBA player Dikembe Mutombo, who is of Congolese descent.
The African Channel is independently owned and operated and it launched on September 2005. In September 2007, a UK version of the channel was launched and it is currently available on Sky Digital.[1]
The channel launched in high definition on August 1, 2010.[2]
The African Channel is an associate member of the Caribbean Cable Cooperative[3]