Crocinfos is an Ivorian digital news organisation that produces daily reporting, investigative pieces, long-form dossiers, interviews and multimedia coverage for national and regional audiences. Operating as a general-interest news publisher, Crocinfos emphasizes politics, society, “pays profond” (rural and provincial) reporting, lifestyle, music and sport while maintaining dedicated sections for investigations, fact-checking and opinion columns. The outlet also publishes contributions from named columnists and commentators, indicating an editorial mix of staff reporting and invited analysis. The organisation is legally registered in Ivory Coast (registration and trade numbers are published) and lists a named director of publication, reflecting a formal media business structure. Crocinfos combines free and subscriber-supported distribution: it offers monthly, semiannual and annual subscription tiers in CFA francs and provides advertising services to reach local audiences. Its editorial profile includes event coverage, public-interest investigations, reportage from regional areas, and opinion journalism aimed at Ivorian readers and the wider Francophone West African public interested in politics, governance and social issues. Distinctive features include a specific focus on rural and local reporting under the “pays profond” rubric, a section addressing misinformation and verification, and regular thematic dossiers and investigations. The outlet presents itself as both a news publisher and a platform for columnists and contributors, suggesting an intent to blend independent reporting with commentary and civic-focused journalism. No major awards were identified in available public records, but the organisation’s legal registration details and named editorial leadership support a high degree of institutional legitimacy.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Year the organization started publishing:
2017
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
Sports
Journalism genres:
Information services
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Data journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
1,300

Management and team

Founders

Female:
3
Male:
5
Founders:
1-Seriba Koné (Gérant) 2-Jacob Blagué (Directeur de la Publication) 3-Judicaël Gouly (webmaster) 4-Delphine Gbla (Conseillère) 5-Marie Audrey (Monteuse du PDF) 6-Georgette Divine (commerciale) 7-N'Guessan N'Goran François 8-Abdul Karim
Directors:

Team

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

Business structure and revenue sources

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

Why is this profile included?

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