Journal Universitaire

https://journaluniversitaire.com
Journal Universitaire is a Senegalese media outlet dedicated to higher education and research. Based in Dakar and published in French, it covers universities and professional schools in Senegal and the wider francophone region. The newsroom reports campus developments and policy reforms, profiles institutions and faculty, and publishes explainers and guides that help students navigate admissions and academic choices. It also curates opportunities central to student success—scholarships, competitive exams and job offers—alongside interviews with university leaders and researchers. Created within Groupe PRÉCISION and led by UCAD scholar Dr. Ibrahima Sylla, the project set out to bring university information closer to society and to spotlight the positive dynamics of higher education. Beyond news coverage, the outlet translates research findings into accessible language, encourages debate on governance, and invites contributions from both professionals and students, strengthening writing and reporting skills across the academic community. Its hybrid editorial model—combining journalists with student contributors—keeps coverage grounded in campus realities. Journal Universitaire extends its reach through a mobile app that delivers alerts when new stories publish, reinforcing its role as a daily reference for students, faculty and administrators. Publishing regularly since 2015, it has become a consistent source on Senegal’s universities, from policy shifts to departmental milestones, while promoting role models and scholarly achievement that matter to young readers.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2015
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Health and well-being
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
369,000
YouTube number of followers:
1,250

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Dr Ibrahima Sylla
Directors:
Moustapha Samba N'diaye, Dr Ibrahima Sylla

Team

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

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

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