Canal 2 International

Canal 2 International is a Cameroonian generalist private television channel headquartered in the Akwa district of Douala. It is widely recognised as the first private television channel in Cameroon. The channel belongs to the TV+ Group, which is owned by Emmanuel Chatue. Its programming is built around continuous news, entertainment, sport and Cameroonian cinema, and it also broadcasts internationally, positioning itself as a window onto Cameroon for diaspora audiences. The channel began broadcasting in 2001 under the name CANAL 2, initially in approximate logistical conditions. Until 2003, when it closed for a period, it mainly broadcast music. Its offering later diversified through the production and broadcast of sitcoms and 'all-in-images' news bulletins. In 2004 the channel adopted the name Canal 2 International, signalling a new commitment and an ambition to make its mark in the audiovisual communication world. Today Canal 2 International presents itself as a leading private channel in Cameroon, combining live news, magazines, entertainment shows and fiction. Its schedule has included numerous telenovelas and series such as Les déballeurs, La force du destin, Avenida Brasil, El Capo and La Reine Blanche, alongside Cameroonian productions. The channel also streams live via its official website, canal2international.net, where viewers can watch the channel in direct, catch up on programmes and access replays. As a brand, Canal 2 International represents one of the most established private media names in Cameroon. It is associated with major national media moments, including the first press conference by a Cameroonian artist broadcast live on an international television channel, held on 6 June 2020 for the single 'Les Histoires de Sangmelima' by Josco L'inquiéteur. The channel remains active and continues to operate under the TV+ Group.

Canal 2 International traces its origins to the launch of CANAL 2 in 2001. The channel started broadcasting in approximate logistical conditions and, until 2003 when it closed, mainly broadcast music. After that period, its offering diversified through the production and broadcast of sitcoms and 'all-in-images' news bulletins. In 2004, the channel was renamed Canal 2 International, announcing a new commitment and a desire to make its mark in the audiovisual communication world. The channel is based in the Akwa district of Douala and belongs to the TV+ Group, which is owned by Emmanuel Chatue. It is recognised as the first private television channel in Cameroon. Over the years it has built a generalist schedule centred on continuous news, entertainment and sport, complemented by a large volume of fiction, including numerous telenovelas and series such as Les déballeurs, La force du destin, Vahidei, Tourbillon de Passions, Entre Justice et Vengeance, Irrational Heart, El Diablo, Ennemies intimes, Paloma, La Belle-mère, Rédemption, Avenida Brasil, La Reine Blanche, Trahisons, Le Choix De L'Amour, El Capo, destins croisés and La cola du Lion. A notable event in the channel's history occurred in 2020, when the new single 'Les Histoires de Sangmelima' by Josco L'inquiéteur was unveiled at a press conference by MIR. This presentation ceremony was the first press conference by a Cameroonian artist broadcast live on an international television channel, taking place on 6 June 2020 live on Canal 2 International. The channel continues to operate and offers live streaming, programmes and replays through its official website, canal2international.net, describing itself as Cameroon's first private television channel with news, shows, entertainment and Cameroonian cinema.

• 2020

  First press conference by a Cameroonian artist broadcast live on an international TV channel, held on 6 June 2020 for Josco L'inquiéteur's single 'Les Histoires de Sangmelima'.

• 2004

  The channel is renamed Canal 2 International.

• 2003

  The channel closes after a period of mainly music broadcasting.

• 2001

  CANAL 2 begins broadcasting in Cameroon.

Cameroon's first private television channel, a generalist broadcaster focused on news, entertainment, sport and Cameroonian cinema.

• Les déballeurs

• La force du destin

• Vahidei

• Tourbillon de Passions

• Entre Justice et Vengeance

• Irrational Heart

• El Diablo

• Ennemies intimes

• Paloma

• La Belle-mère

• Rédemption

• Avenida Brasil

• La Reine Blanche

• Trahisons

• Le Choix De L'Amour

• El Capo

• destins croisés

• La cola du Lion

1. 1Canal 2 International | TV en Direct, Émissions & Replaycanal2international.net
2. 2canal 2 Internationalwikidata.org
3. 3Canal 2 Internationalfr.wikipedia.org