Africa No1 Radio

Africa No1 Radio brings the flagship francophone African broadcaster to your Android device, letting you listen to live programming, hourly news bulletins and the station's main morning, midday and evening editions wherever you are. The app provides access to the radio's worldwide shortwave output and its FM relays in major francophone capitals, offering a reliable source of African news and perspectives produced by a Libreville-based newsroom and correspondents across Africa and Europe. Founded in 1981 as the continent's first francophone radio, Africa No1 Radio remains essential for listeners seeking regular, authoritative coverage of African affairs.

Key Features

⭐ Live streaming of the station's on-air programming so you can tune in from anywhere.

⭐ Worldwide shortwave coverage integrated into the service for broad reach.

⭐ FM relay information for major francophone capitals and Paris (107.5 FM) to locate local broadcasts.

⭐ Hourly news bulletins available between 05:30 and 23:00 (UTC) to stay informed throughout the day.

⭐ Major edition schedule included: morning (05:30–08:30), midday (12:00) and evening (18:00).

Advantages

✅ Consistent, scheduled news coverage with clearly timed editions and hourly updates.

✅ Content produced by a dedicated newsroom based in Libreville with correspondents across Africa and Europe.

✅ Longstanding reputation since 1981 as the first francophone radio on the African continent.

✅ Wide distribution using both shortwave and FM relays to reach diverse audiences.

Disadvantages

❎ Programming and bulletins are primarily in French, which may limit accessibility for non-francophone listeners.

❎ Hourly bulletins run from 05:30 to 23:00 (UTC); there may be fewer updates overnight.

❎ Reception quality can vary depending on shortwave conditions or local FM availability.

Development Team

The service is produced by the Africa No1 Radio editorial team based in Libreville, supported by correspondents located across Africa and in Europe, reflecting the station's pan-African news gathering network and long-standing journalistic presence since 1981.