After MRC Threatens Legal Action, Times TV Seeks to Defuse Tensions

Following protests by the MRC, led by Tiriane Noah, Times TV issued a statement on October 20, 2026, acknowledging shortcomings in its oversight of political debates. The broadcaster apologized to party officials targeted by personal attacks and promised stricter scrutiny of accusations and statements aired on its programs. It also admitted that a promotional poster for « Débattons » could have suggested that Willy Mengue, who had been expelled from the MRC, officially represented the party. Times TV said Mengue had described himself as belonging to the « original MRC », expressing his personal position rather than representing the party.