Kim Younes, CEO of TV5 Monde, the third-largest global audiovisual network, recently told the French newspaper Ouest-France that Côte d'Ivoire has officially committed to joining the network. This makes Côte d'Ivoire the second country, after Morocco, to sign an agreement to become part of TV5 Monde. The goal is to fully integrate the West African nation by 2027, with financial contributions from Côte d'Ivoire, a role in the network's governance, and the inclusion of more Ivorian content on air. TV5 Monde currently has six members in its governance structure: France, Francophone Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, Quebec, and Monaco. These countries help shape the network's direction and content strategy. Kim Younes outlined her plans to expand the governance to include Morocco and Côte d'Ivoire, reflecting a broader strategy to increase the network's global reach and cultural diversity. In addition to expanding membership, Younes emphasized a new focus on educational programming and promoting the French language. The network plans to collaborate more closely with UNESCO, the United Nations agency dedicated to education, science, and culture. This partnership aims to enhance the educational impact of TV5 Monde's content and support French language learning globally. With a reach of 432 million households across 200 countries and territories, TV5 Monde is a major player in international broadcasting. Kim Younes expressed confidence that the inclusion of new members like Côte d'Ivoire and Morocco will boost the network's audience and strengthen its position as a leading Francophone media outlet. The integration of these countries is seen as a step toward fostering greater cultural and linguistic connections across the Francophone world.