# Africa View

> MTN & CNN’s Africa View app brings you the latest news impacting Africa.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cnnafricaview](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cnnafricaview)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cnnafricaview`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** CNN
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 47,864
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (214 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2016-03-02
- **First published:** 2015-09-28
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-30
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cnnafricaview)
- **Website:** [http://commercial.cnn.com/mobile/africaview/faqs](http://commercial.cnn.com/mobile/africaview/faqs)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cnn.com/privacy](https://www.cnn.com/privacy)

## Description

**Africa View**, powered by MTN and CNN, delivers the latest news, trends, and insightful stories shaping the African continent. Featuring exclusive access to CNN's groundbreaking "Africa View" infographic and insight series, this app also includes premium content from flagship African shows like *Inside Africa* and *Marketplace Africa*. 

Users can enjoy weekly program updates, current regional news, customizable push notifications, offline reading options, and personalized media downloads. Whether keeping up with Africa's economic initiatives, cultural highlights, or social stories, Africa View offers a comprehensive and engaging news experience tailored to your interests.

## Review summary

Users appreciate that Africa View offers news about Africa and supports offline reading, with content considered educational and informative. However, multiple reviews highlight issues including infrequent updates causing outdated information, poor landing page design, empty content lists upon installation, limited customization for regions, and non-functioning exit controls. Overall, while the app's concept and some content quality are praised, usability and content freshness require improvement.

### Pros

- Provides news about Africa
- Allows offline reading
- Educational and informational content
- Good app condition according to some users
- Content generally viewed as nice or very good

### Cons

- App content is not updated frequently or refreshed
- Landing page layout is poor or dismal
- App shows empty lists or no content upon installation
- Lacks customization options for regions of interest
- Exit function does not work properly

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cnnafricaview)