Acturoutes is an Ivorian media and mobility organization dedicated to road transport, traffic information and the promotion of safer, more efficient mobility across Ivory Coast and the region. Founded in 2008, it produces news and analysis on highways, urban roads, transport policy and infrastructure while operating real-time traffic services and public information displays. Acturoutes develops and deploys practical mobility tools — including variable message signs (PMV), public traffic screens and digital information channels — and combines editorial coverage with technological solutions to help drivers, commuters, planners and transport professionals manage journeys and respond to incidents. Beyond reporting, Acturoutes convenes stakeholders through events and sector initiatives: it organizes conferences and award programs such as The Africa Road Builders - Trophée Babacar NDIAYE and Les Rencontres Annuelles des Mobilités (Les RAMes), runs a Club Mobilité for public/private dialogue, and partners with companies and NGOs on road-safety campaigns. The organization positions itself at the intersection of journalism, technology and advocacy, aiming to influence policy, highlight best practices in road construction and maintenance, and reward innovative projects in transport. Its audience includes everyday road users, fleet operators, urban planners, government agencies and companies involved in mobility and infrastructure. Acturoutes’ distinctive profile combines continuous traffic-information services, public-facing infrastructure (screens and PMVs), event production and policy engagement — a blend that seeks to improve travel safety, reduce congestion and promote modern, resilient transport systems in West Africa.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Year the organization started publishing:
2008
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Technology
Economy and business
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Messaging service
Podcast
Mobile app
Print
YouTube
WhatsApp

Audience and reach

Social media audience

YouTube number of followers:
1,590

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
BARTHELEMY KOUAME
Directors:
BARTHELEMY KOUAME CELESTIN KOUADIO

Team

Full-time employees:
12
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
3
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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