Medi 1 TV (formerly Medi 1 Sat) is a news television network based in Tangier, Morocco. It was officially launched in 2006 as a satellite broadcaster before expanding its reach to terrestrial and digital platforms. It is part of Medi 1 News, which also operates the Medi 1 radio station, founded in 1980.[1]
The network provides a diverse range of programming with a primary focus on news, current affairs, and socio-political analysis. Its editorial line emphasizes bilingual broadcasting, delivering content in both Arabic and French. Through its dedicated services, including Medi 1 TV Maghreb and Medi 1 TV Afrique, it broadcasts to audiences in Morocco, the wider Maghreb region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and French-speaking communities abroad.[2]
History
Medi 1 TV was first launched on 1 December 2006 under the name Medi 1 Sat, as an expansion of the activities of the Medi 1 radio station into television broadcasting. The channel was co-jointly owned by Moroccan and French public investors.[3]