Business 221 is a Senegalese business news outlet based in Dakar’s Ngor district. It reports on the national economy and the wider West African market, with beats spanning banking and finance, capital markets, public finances and monetary policy; telecoms and the digital economy; energy and hydrocarbons; industry, infrastructure and transport; agriculture, fisheries and tourism; and the social dimensions of economic change. Publishing in French, it serves managers, entrepreneurs, policymakers and students who need timely, sector‑specific updates and clear explanations of policy and market shifts.
Its editorial mix includes daily news, interviews with public officials and private‑sector leaders, analytical features and pieces rooted in official statistics. A dedicated Documents économiques/Contributions section carries expert commentary and op‑eds, while a video strand brings event coverage and short interviews. The outlet also tracks regional dynamics across the UEMOA zone and broader Africa to situate Senegal’s economy in its continental context.
Business 221 is led by Director General Atoumane Ndiaye and Publishing Director Massaer Dia, with its newsroom located in Virage, Ngor, Dakar. Guided by the aim of making the economy accessible to a broad audience, it focuses on service‑oriented business journalism that highlights practical implications for companies and households and showcases local entrepreneurship. Coverage extends to international developments that shape trade, investment and regulation.