Abidjan News CI is a French‑language digital news outlet based in Ivory Coast that covers national developments with a focus on their impact on daily life. It publishes breaking updates and longer reportages across politics and governance, the economy and agriculture, social issues such as health, education and youth, as well as culture, tourism and sport. The organization produces on‑the‑ground features and interviews and also carries clearly labeled publireportages, reflecting a business model that blends editorial coverage with sponsored content. Its core audience includes readers in Abidjan and across the country, along with the Ivorian diaspora seeking regular updates on policy decisions, civic initiatives and community events. In the run‑up to the 2025 presidential election, the outlet has emphasized campaign developments, media access, and measures announced by authorities, alongside reporting on public‑health partnerships and development programs. Abidjan News CI also maintains a video section, Abidjan News TV, where audiences can watch news programs and talk shows. The outlet’s topic taxonomy—politics, society, economy, culture, sport, Africa and world—helps readers track local stories and regional trends. Beyond daily articles, it profiles entrepreneurs, artists and youth leaders, highlighting local talent and resources. In short, Abidjan News CI operates as a generalist newsroom oriented toward practical, public‑interest coverage of Ivory Coast and its place in West Africa.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Year the organization started publishing:
2019
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Twitter number of followers:
2,487

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Coulibaly Arouna Méhouassi
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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