RADIO PRIVEÉ ANFANI FM Tél: 74 09 08 Fax: 74 00 52 BP: 2096 Niamey Niger anfani@intnet.ne

Journal Anfani, June 1999 Internet Issue

Radio Anfani is an FM-station based in Niamey, Niger. It was created in 1995 as the first independent radio station in Niger. Its aggressive political reporting has made it the most popular radio stations in the country. The station broadcasts to the country, Monday through Sunday from 5:45 am to 12:00 am and in addition to popular programming it reports on issues related to democracy and general civic education.

A theater program was recently added to the broadcasts. The program focuses on the rights and responsiblities inherent in a democratic society, taking inspiration from the everyday lives and situations of ordinary citizens. The program airs fours times a week in French and two local languages: Hausa and Zarma.

Another popular program is a bi-weekly politics show in which listeners call-in to the station to ask questions and offer comments on local politics.

Radio Anfani is run by the Mahamane Rabiou Dogo, its Director, and Lawan Boucar, its progam manager. The station's CEO is Gremah Boucar. For more information, please contact: