Exclusif.net is a French-language online news outlet based in Senegal, covering national politics, justice, public safety, the economy, culture, and sports for readers both in Senegal and the diaspora. Active since 2016 under the direction of journalist Ibrahima Khalil Dieme, who serves as both editor and publisher, the outlet offers original investigations, rapid news updates, and opinion pieces on government decisions, legal cases, and public policy debates. Its motto, "the truth," reflects an editorial line focused on facts and accountability. On February 6, 2025, Exclusif.net was registered by the Senegalese Ministry of Communication as one of 258 media outlets recognized as compliant with the Press Code, in the "online press" category, thus confirming its legal standing in the media market. The site provides daily news coverage in Dakar and the regions, while also Exclusif.net follows cross-border issues in West and Central Africa—particularly elections, security operations, and economic developments impacting the lives of Senegalese people. Human-centered reports also highlight community issues, youth, and social dynamics, complementing its political and legal coverage. The editorial team is supervised by Ibrahima Khalil Dieme, while financial administration is managed by Fanta Fifi Diop. Published in French, Exclusif.net relies on local sources and contributors to follow current events and their developments in real time, aiming to provide accessible, reliable, and responsive information to a broad audience. Through its diverse formats—news, analysis, commentary, and topics of public interest—the media outlet has established itself as a familiar and influential voice in the Senegalese digital news landscape.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

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
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
110,000
Twitter number of followers:
1,000
Instagram number of followers:
10
YouTube number of followers:
3,120
Tiktok number of followers:
108,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
5
Founders:
Ibrahima Khalil DIEME
Directors:
Ursiline francis Gomis, Siradio Baldé, Erick Bassène, Cheikh Diagne, Paul Dasylva

Team

Full-time employees:
5
Part-time employees:
10
Freelancers or consultants:
11
Volunteers:
11

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

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