Kewoulo is an independent Senegalese news organization based in Dakar that centers its newsroom around investigative reporting. It covers national politics, justice, security, the economy and social issues across Senegal and the wider West African region. The outlet describes itself as one of the region’s first investigation‑led digital newsrooms, and it operates in French for audiences at home and in the diaspora. Beyond text articles, Kewoulo runs Kéwoulo TV, producing news videos, interviews and debate programs such as Survol de l’actualité, which are distributed across social platforms. Kewoulo’s reporting frequently scrutinizes public institutions and powerholders, and the newsroom has operated under sustained legal and political pressure. In 2023, journalist Ndèye Maty Niang (known as Maty Sarr Niang) was detained in connection with her work for Kéwoulo, drawing press‑freedom concern from regional advocates. That same year, director of publication Babacar Touré was repeatedly questioned over defamation allegations; he left the role in March 2025. The organization remains privately owned and editorially assertive. Kewoulo combines exclusives and investigations with daily news, explainers and reader contributions, and its video arm has built a large online following that amplifies accountability stories. Its core purpose is to document events rigorously, surface abuses and corruption, and keep citizens informed on issues that shape public life—from policy decisions and court cases to community safety and education.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Law and crime
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Crowdsourcing
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Cross-border journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
2,900
Twitter number of followers:
1,538
Instagram number of followers:
937
YouTube number of followers:
460,000
Tiktok number of followers:
9,562

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Babacar Touré Mandjou
Directors:
Hamadou Adama Ba, Eva Frieda

Team

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

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

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