InnovAfrika is a Senegalese media outlet dedicated to Africa’s digital economy. Based in Dakar, it reports in French on how technology, entrepreneurship and public policy are reshaping markets across the continent. Its core beats include telecommunications, fintech and mobile money, startup funding and incubation, as well as digital public services and regulation. The newsroom produces reported news stories, sector features and explainers aimed at entrepreneurs, investors, telcos, policymakers and students tracking the region’s innovation agenda. Beyond daily coverage, InnovAfrika runs a fact‑checking desk that investigates viral claims tied to climate, science and the digital sphere. These fact‑checks are produced with support from PesaCheck, a Code for Africa program linked to the International Fact‑Checking Network, and are published alongside technology reporting to help audiences separate evidence from spin. InnovAfrika also forges editorial and commercial partnerships with ecosystem actors. Through sponsored articles and display campaigns, it offers visibility to startups, incubators, investors and institutions working in Africa’s tech corridors. The brand’s perspective is rooted in Senegal and francophone West Africa, while maintaining a continental lens on talent, capital and policy flows. By combining beat reporting with verification work, InnovAfrika provides a practical briefing service on Africa’s innovation economy for readers who need clear, accurate and locally informed coverage.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2021
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Technology
Economy and business
Entrepreneurship
DEIA: Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Solutions or constructive journalism
Fact-checking
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Mobile app
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
667
Twitter number of followers:
661
Tiktok number of followers:
9

Management and team

Founders

Female:
3
Male:
1
Founders:
Amadou BA Mame Fatou DIOUF Ndeye Ana THIAW Diamilatou BA
Directors:
Amadou BA Mame Fatou DIOUF

Team

Full-time employees:
5
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
2

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

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