Afrique Sur 7 is a French‑language digital news organization founded on October 14, 2015, that focuses on current affairs across Francophone Africa with particular emphasis on Ivory Coast and neighbouring West African countries. It produces news reports, investigative pieces, analysis, interviews and multimedia content across beats such as politics, economy & finance, society, culture, sport, high‑tech and showbiz (Biz Sur 7). The outlet positions itself to serve French‑speaking audiences in West and Central Africa as well as diasporas and international readers seeking region‑specific coverage. Organizationally, Afrique Sur 7 operates under Build Groupe and lists an editorial team including a publication director and an editor‑in‑chief supported by staff journalists and columnists. The editorial approach stresses timely, sourced reporting and a mix of straight news, live local coverage and opinion/commentary designed to feed public debate. The brand maintains city‑focused coverage hubs (Abidjan, Bamako, Ouagadougou, Dakar and others) to provide local context alongside continental and international stories. Afrique Sur 7 has been active in the Ivorian digital media ecosystem and has received sector recognition: at the Salon & Awards de la Presse Numérique (PNCI) its publisher and the site earned distinctions in the 2021 edition, including placement among the top online journals in Ivory Coast. The outlet’s blend of regional focus, multiple topical verticals and a newsroom structured for rapid online publishing makes it a notable francophone digital news source for readers tracking West African political, economic and cultural developments.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Year the organization started publishing:
2015
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
355,000
Twitter number of followers:
940
YouTube number of followers:
49,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Gary Sognon
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
2
Part-time employees:
3
Freelancers or consultants:
1
Volunteers:
1

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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