The Minister of the Presidency argued this Wednesday that RTP should not give up its presence in certain countries, specifically Guinea-Bissau, due to temporary difficulties, and challenged Angola to deepen the presence of the RTP África radio station in the country. António Leitão Amaro was speaking at the 30th-anniversary celebration of RTP África radio, which is taking place at the Gulbenkian.
RTP should not give up its presence in certain countries due to 'temporary difficulties'
Wednesday, 1 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) is Portugal's public service broadcaster, operating television channels (RTP1, RTP2, RTP3, RTP Memória, RTP Internacional, RTP África), radio stations (Antena 1, Antena 2, Antena 3, RDP Internacional, RDP África), and the RTP Play streaming platform.
Founded in 1955 (television) and 1935 (radio, as Emissora Nacional), RTP is funded through a monthly audiovisual contribution (Contribuição para o Audiovisual, CAV) included in electricity bills, plus limited advertising revenue. It operates under a public service concession that mandates news independence, cultural programming, and coverage for Portuguese-speaking communities worldwide.
RTP plays a central role in Portuguese public life — it hosts the main political debates during elections, produces news programming, and broadcasts major national events. Its editorial independence and funding model are recurring subjects of political debate, with some parties advocating for privatization or restructuring of the public broadcaster.
