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Radio Espoir 102.8 FM Abidjan

Talk, French and local languages broadcast. Official radio station of the Catholic Church in Côte d’Ivoire. Stream live 24/7!

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About

🟩 Station Overview

Name: Radio Espoir
Frequency: 102.8 FM (Abidjan – with wider national reach via relays)
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Affiliation: Official radio station of the Catholic Church in Côte d’Ivoire
Parent Organization: Conference of Catholic Bishops of Côte d’Ivoire (CECCI)
Tagline: "La Radio de l'Évangile et de l'Espérance" (“The Radio of the Gospel and of Hope”)
Language of Broadcast: Primarily French, with occasional programs in local languages

🟩 Background

Launch Date: 2002
Mission: To evangelize, educate, and promote peace and reconciliation through Christian values and balanced public discourse.

Focus Areas:

  • Religious teaching and prayer (Catholic Masses, catechism, Bible reflections)

  • Social and moral education

  • Health, family, and youth programming

  • News and current affairs from a faith-based perspective

  • Interfaith dialogue and peacebuilding

Positioning:
Radio Espoir is Côte d’Ivoire’s most prominent Catholic radio station, known for its non-partisan stance, community-centered programming, and strong reputation for ethics in journalism. It serves both religious and secular audiences with uplifting and informative content.

🟩 Notable Achievements

Peace & Social Impact:

  • Actively contributed to peacebuilding efforts during the Ivorian political crisis

  • Promotes national unity and coexistence through religious and civic education

  • Broadcasts regular segments on mental health, education, women’s rights, and youth leadership

Church & Community Recognition:

  • Covers major Catholic events, including papal visits, bishops’ conferences, and diocesan celebrations

  • Recognized by CECCI as a strategic platform for evangelization and public engagement

🟩 Key Personnel

Station Director: Father Emmanuel Wohi Nin
Notable On-Air Talent:

  • Sister Justine Kouassi – Presenter of “Espérance Matinale” (Morning Hope Devotions)

  • Jean-Paul Aka – Host of social affairs and civic awareness programs

  • Marie-Laure Yao – Anchor for women and family education programs

  • Brother François Konan – Youth and vocation-focused segments

🟩 Contact Information

📍 Studio & Office Location (Abidjan)
Address:
Radio Espoir
Centre National de Communication de l'Église Catholique
Rue du Canal, Zone 4C
Marcory, Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire

📞 Phone Contacts

  • Office Line: +225 27 21 35 02 04

  • Studio / Listener Line: +225 05 75 29 45 45

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