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Type of site | News media |
|---|---|
| Available in | French |
| Traded as | Tom Hikari |
| Headquarters | |
| Country of origin | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Owner | OuraganFm Sarl Group |
| Founder(s) | Jeanric Umande and Lyly Miandambu Mutombo |
| URL | ouragan |
Ouragan.cd is a Congolese online news platform headquartered in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, focused on delivering political, economic, security, and socio-cultural news.[1][2][3] Established in 2019 by journalists Jeanric Umande and Lyly Miandambu Mutombo under the name OuraganFm.cd,[1][4] it initially served as the official digital portal for a radio station operated by the OuraganFm Sarl Group.[4][1] In January 2021, it was renamed Ouragan.cd and expanded into a broader news outlet while continuing to be published by the same group.[4]
In 2023, the organization expanded its media portfolio by launching Ouragan, a bi-weekly print publication distributed in Kinshasa and several provinces across the country.[1] Ouragan.cd also runs a web-based radio station, Ouragan FM, which broadcasts internationally.[5][6]
History
[edit]Ouragan.cd was established in 2019 by journalists Jeanric Umande and Lyly Miandambu Mutombo under the name OuraganFm.cd as the official digital platform for a radio station operated by Groupe OuraganFm Sarl.[2][1][4] Initially designed to support the radio's operations, the site served as a gateway for news and updates.[4] Recognizing the transformative impact of information and communication technology (ICT) in reshaping contemporary journalism, co-founder Jeanric Umande advocated for a broader vision beyond its origins as a radio-affiliated site.[4] This led to its rebranding as Ouragan.cd in January 2021, marking its transition to a fully-fledged news outlet, while still affiliated with Groupe OuraganFm Sarl.[4][1]
The rebranding was accompanied by the launch of a new application aimed at improving accessibility to news for the Congolese population.[4] Umande emphasized that the modernization efforts, including an updated and visually appealing graphic interface, were integral to positioning Ouragan.cd as a dynamic and innovative media platform.[4] In 2023, the organization expanded its media presence by introducing Ouragan, a bi-weekly newspaper distributed every Tuesday and Friday in Kinshasa and other provinces nationwide.[1]
Financial misrepresentation controversy
[edit]In September 2024, Ouragan.cd was forced to publish a right of reply following an article containing information and allegations considered to be false and defamatory concerning the Ministry of Planning and Deputy Prime Minister Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya.[7] The claims revolved around the feasibility study for constructing a five-story building to house the Ministry's offices, accusing the project of being unnecessarily expensive and awarded under dubious circumstances.[7] Following the backlash, the Ministry issued a detailed right of reply, refuting the allegations as baseless and maliciously intended to tarnish the Deputy Prime Minister's reputation.[7] It clarified the project's compliance with procurement laws and transparency, urging media outlets to uphold journalistic ethics and professionalism.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Nzogu, Noël (16 October 2023). "Médias: le parcours élogieux d'Ouragan.cd" [Media: Ouragan.cd's glowing track record]. Infos-Express.Com (in French). Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ a b Bukasa, Sarah (14 March 2018). "Ouragan.cd, la naissance d'un média prometteur" [Ouragan.cd, the birth of a promising media]. ChallengeInfo (in French). Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Admin (14 July 2022). "Médias: Les hommages émouvants d'Ouragan.cd au..." [Media: Ouragan.cd's moving tributes to reporter-photographer Papy Ngandu]. Alternance (in French). Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Médias: Ouragan.cd remplace Ouraganfm.cd, Jeanric Umande expose sur ce changement" [Media: Ouragan.cd replaces Ouraganfm.cd, Jeanric Umande explains this change]. Actualités congolaises et internationales (in French). 10 January 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Ouragan FM". Radio.cd (in French). Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Ouragan FM". OnlineRadioBox.com (in French). Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Droit de réponse du Ministère du Plan et de la CAD à la suite des accusations mensongères distillées par le media Ouragan.cd contre Son Excellence Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya - Ministre du Plan RD Congo" [Right of reply from the Ministry of Planning and the CAD following the false accusations made by the media Ouragan.cd against His Excellency Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya]. Ministère du Plan RD Congo (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
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