Djibouti’s Agence Nationale de Promotion de la Culture (ANPC) has partnered with the Observatoire Panafricain de l’Audiovisuel et du Cinéma (OPAC) to position the country as a strategic hub for African cinema. This state-led initiative, backed by the African Union, UNESCO, and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), will provide data, industry intelligence, and policy insights to strengthen African cinema’s economic and creative landscape.
Key Points:
- Djibouti’s government is driving the initiative, providing OPAC with institutional backing, infrastructure, and resources.
- The project aligns with a broader trend of African governments stepping up efforts to formalize and develop national film industries.
- South-south cooperation, investment attraction, and a professional network are core goals of the partnership.
- Djibouti’s positioning as a continental cinema hub remains to be tested, as many past similar declarations need time to materialize into lasting industry shifts.
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