The Africa Channel

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name = The Africa Channel
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launch = September 1, 2005
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owner = Various Investors
slogan = "Where Africa comes alive!"
country = United States
broadcast area = National
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web = [http://www.theafricachannel.com www.theafricachannel.com]
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cable serv 1 = Comcast (Atlanta)
cable chan 1 = Channel 182
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The Africa Channel is an American English language Television channel that features programming from Africa. It is 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.

The African Channel is independently owned and operated and it launched on September 2005. In August 2007, a UK version of the channel was launched and it is currently available on Sky Digital. [ [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitaltv/a71791/africa-channel-launches-on-sky.html?rss Digital Spy, "Africa Channel launches on Sky"] Retrieved September 25, 2007]

One of the key investors of The Africa Channel is well-known NBA player Dikembe Mutombo, who is of Congolese decent.

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External links

* [http://www.theafricachannel.com Official site]