Emedia is a Senegalese news organization built around a 24/7 digital newsroom and a portfolio of broadcast and print outlets. Created in 2018 by journalists Mamoudou Ibra Kane, Alassane Samba Diop, Boubacar Diallo and Mamadou Ndiaye, the group publishes breaking news and in‑depth reporting on politics, the economy, justice, culture and sport. Its digital outlet Emedia.sn is complemented by iRadio and iTV, a generalist television channel that began broadcasting on Senegal’s TNT platform (channel 15) in May 2019. In December 2021 the group expanded into print with Bès Bi Le Jour, a daily newspaper that adds front‑page headlines and enterprise reporting to its cross‑platform coverage. Editorially, Emedia targets a broad public in Senegal and the diaspora, leaning on live reporting, studio interviews and explanatory formats to follow national developments and major African stories. The brands reinforce one another—radio morning shows set the day’s agenda, television carries live debate and special events, and the digital newsroom publishes fast updates and video clips. Since May 2023 the group has been led by Director General Alassane Samba Diop; in October 2024 Boubacar “DJ Boubs” Diallo became director of iTV. The company’s founders came out of Groupe Futurs Médias, bringing newsroom experience and a competitive stance within Dakar’s crowded market. With integrated operations spanning web, radio, television and print, Emedia positions itself as a multi‑platform source of Senegalese news with nationwide reach.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
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
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
87,000
Twitter number of followers:
104,300
Tiktok number of followers:
218,600

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
7
Founders:
Alassane Samba Diop, Boubacar Diallo (Dj Boubs), Mamadou Ndiaye and Mamoudou Ibra Kane
Directors:
Alassane Samba DIOP, Boubacar Diallo(Dj Boup) Mamadou Ndiaye et Mamoudou ibra Kane

Team

Full-time employees:
110
Part-time employees:
50
Freelancers or consultants:
14
Volunteers:
10

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Not yet incorporated / registered

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