Diaspora Actu

https://diasporaactu.net
Diaspora Actu is a digital news organization dedicated to Senegal and its global diaspora. Launched in 2021 by Senegalese media professionals living abroad, it aims to reconnect expatriates with opportunities, services and institutions, and to support those planning a return, an investment or closer engagement with home. The outlet reports on politics, society, culture and sport in Senegal, and follows diaspora communities across Europe and beyond, making consular affairs, residency rights and cross-border mobility recurring beats. Its coverage ranges from local development and public policy to culture and sport, and it often spotlights citizen initiatives, professional networks and student life within the diaspora. Its journalists produce on‑the‑ground features from community events, alongside interviews with civic leaders, entrepreneurs and public officials. Opinion pieces and columns broaden the conversation, while practical coverage highlights initiatives that matter to Senegalese abroad. Based in Bruz, France, Diaspora Actu publishes primarily in French and reaches readers in Senegal and expatriate hubs. Beyond articles, it operates a web TV and an online radio stream to carry live conversations and video reports, and it releases periodic downloadable editions that curate standout reporting. By pairing news coverage with a service orientation—informing, facilitating and accompanying diaspora audiences—the organization positions itself as a bridge between Senegal and its citizens overseas, amplifying their voices and keeping public debate connected to the realities of migration and transnational life.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Bruz, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2021
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
100,000
Twitter number of followers:
12
YouTube number of followers:
749

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Malick Sakho Falilou Thiane
Directors:
Malick Sakho Falilou Thiane

Team

Full-time employees:
2
Part-time employees:
3
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

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