La Semaine Africaine is a French-language weekly newspaper published in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, and serving Central Africa.[1] La Semaine is owned by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Conference of the Congo, but maintains editorial independence.[2] Founded in 1952 as La Semaine de l'AEF, it received its present title in 1960, when the Republic of the Congo gained independence from France.[1][3]: 252 Between 1963 and 1990, it was the only media outlet in the Republic of the Congo not controlled by the state.[4] In 1970, its circulation was greater than 10,000.[5] Contributing writers have included Sylvain Bemba,[6] Emmanuel Damongo-Dadet,[3]: 228 and Jean Clotaire Hymboud.[7]
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Language | French |
| City | Brazzaville |
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| ISSN | 0488-2024 |
| Website | lasemaineafricaine |
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