July 8 – UEFA have joined a joint statement condemning the illegal broadcast of its content in Africa by satellite operator SatCon, based in Gabon in Africa.
The SatCon network has grown its reach from Gabon to Liberia, Gana, Equitorial Guinea and Sierra Leone, according to its Facebook site, and boasts it is “connecting Africa to the world”.
The pirate broadcaster is stealing not only one-off content but also rebroadcasting full channels, including beIN Sports channels.
“beIN SPORTS, Canal+ International, Gabon Television, LaLiga, the Motion Picture Association (MPA), Startimes, Thema, TNT Africa and UEFA and stress that only those broadcasters who obtain broadcasting authorisation from the rights holders may carry the signals and content of these channels,” said the joint statement.
“We strongly condemn the illegal broadcasting in Gabon by the SatCon operator of beIN SPORTS channels, channels distributed by Canal+ International (A+), Gabon Télévision, LaLiga, channels and content owned by MPA members, Startimes, Thema (Novelas TV, Nollywood TV), TNT Africa and certain UEFA competitions.”
Rightsholders have made very representations to authorities in Gabon but SatCon’s operations have continued unaffected.
“We deplore the fact that the illicit broadcasts of SatCon continue despite numerous complaints and the successive judicial and administrative condemnations made by the Gabonese authorities.
Together, let’s work to advance the rule of law and strengthen the legitimate economy in Gabon” said the statement.
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