Le Méridien.ci is an Ivorian digital news organization founded in 2023 by journalist and publisher David Yala. It reports on national affairs with an emphasis on verified information, editorial rigor and service to the public interest. Alongside publishing, the outlet invests in professional development for newsrooms. On July 15, 2025, it marked its second anniversary with a seminar in Cocody on responsible election coverage, featuring a keynote by Alafé Wakili of L’Intelligent d’Abidjan and a training module on web content and digital best practices led by Fraternité Matin editor Didier Assoumou. At that event, speakers underscored adherence to Ivory Coast’s 2014 journalists’ code and the national press law, and warned against rumor-mongering during campaigns. Le Méridien.ci covers public institutions, political life and social issues for a broad Ivorian readership, and anchors its growth in partnerships with veteran editors and trainers. The year before, on July 15, 2024, the newsroom celebrated its first year with industry figures who saluted the project’s persistence and standards. Yala, formerly of L’Intelligent d’Abidjan, La Matinale, Linfodrome and Afrique-sur7, directs the publication and frames its newsroom culture around accuracy, balance and ethics, echoing the national press code. He also takes part in collective initiatives of press directors in Ivory Coast. With a growing footprint and a clear editorial line, Le Méridien.ci positions itself as a digital-first source of civic information and a convener of practical training for journalists during sensitive periods such as national elections.