Farafinet

Farafinet is a pan-African digital media outlet specializing in news and analysis on contemporary African affairs. It positions itself as an independent platform, driven by journalists and correspondents primarily based in Africa, with the ambition of offering an African perspective on African and global issues. The media outlet covers a wide range of topics: politics, society, culture, economics, technology, media, and creative industries, with a focus on local, regional, and pan-African dynamics that are often underrepresented in international media.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:

Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Year the organization started publishing:

2019

Languages:

No information available

Type of coverage:

Regional

Area of coverage:

Editorial coverage:

Generalist, focused on multiple topics

Type of content produced by theme:

Education

Politics

Sports

Economy and business

Journalism genres:

Investigative journalism

Narrative journalism

Journalism coverage types and techniques:

Data journalism

Tech platforms and other mediums used:

Messaging service

Social media platforms

Podcast

YouTube

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

Founders

Female:

Male:

Founders:

Seydou Koné

Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:

Part-time employees:

Freelancers or consultants:

Volunteers:

Organization tax status:

For-profit

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

Farafinet

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Management and team

Founders

Team

Business structure and revenue sources