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Name: Horizon FM
Frequency: 100.9 FM (Ouagadougou)
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Network: Independent private radio station
Parent Company: Horizon Média Group
Tagline: "La voix du peuple"
Language of Broadcast: French and local languages including Mooré and Fulfuldé
Launch Date: 1997
Mission: To serve as a platform for grassroots expression, civic engagement, and independent journalism, amplifying voices from all sectors of Burkinabè society.
Focus Areas:
Community news and reporting
Talk shows on governance, rights, and accountability
Cultural preservation and promotion
Public service content on health, education, and environment
Interactive call-in shows with local leaders and citizens
Urban and traditional music programming
Positioning:
Horizon FM is known for its community-first approach and open platform for public dialogue. It has built trust across social and political lines as a station that gives voice to everyday citizens while maintaining editorial independence.
Among the first private radio stations in Burkina Faso post-liberalization
Highly influential in rural civic education campaigns
Key partner in NGO-led advocacy programs on health and human rights
Pioneered live public forums on radio in partnership with civil society
Known for long-running investigative talk shows on local governance
Director: Ibrahim Sanou
Notable On-Air Personalities:
Mariama Diallo – Host of women’s issues and empowerment program
Emile Kouanda – Presenter of the flagship political talk show “Parole au Peuple”
DJ Néné – Host of late-night music and cultural vibes
📍 Studio & Office Location
Address:
Horizon Média Group
Quartier Dapoya, Avenue de l’Indépendance
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
📞 Phone Contacts
Main Line: +226 25 31 55 20
WhatsApp Line: +226 70 20 20 20
General: info@horizonfm.bf