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2 channels
Niger's television landscape is compact. With just four channels, the market is dominated by the state broadcaster ORTN (Office de Radiodiffusion et Télévision du Niger), which runs the main general-interest channel Télé Sahel, plus a dedicated news channel and a second general channel. The fourth is a private entertainment station, but state programming still sets the rhythm. Primetime starts early, 19:30 or 20:00, and revolves around the evening news bulletin, followed by a mix of French-dubbed series, locally produced talk shows, and religious programming. French is the sole broadcast language, though some programs include Hausa or Zarma segments for wider reach. There's no dubbing vs. subtitles debate, everything is in French. Live sports are minimal; coverage of local football matches airs occasionally, but most households with satellite watch foreign leagues. The small channel count means communal viewing remains common: a single TV in a village or family compound defines the nightly routine. Compared to neighbors like Nigeria or Ghana, Niger's TV scene lacks commercial vibrancy and regional-language diversity, but it serves as a clear window into national identity, reserved, state-guided, and deeply tied to radio. For diaspora or expats, streaming these channels online is the only way to stay connected.