Les Echos CI is an Ivorian online news outlet based in Abidjan that publishes a daily digital newspaper. Launched in 2023 and published by SONACOM‑CI, it serves French‑speaking audiences in Ivory Coast and the diaspora. Its reporting spans politics and public policy; the economy and business; transport and logistics; culture and tourism; sports; and regional African affairs. Regular coverage of the port and maritime sector, aviation, and trade policy reflects a particular interest in how infrastructure and logistics shape the country’s growth. The newsroom mixes original reporting with curated dispatches and official communications, and also runs wire copy from agencies such as AFP and Reuters when relevant. Stories range from profiles and event coverage to policy updates and market developments. The outlet’s motto, “L’information sans frontières,” signals an ambition to connect Ivorian news to wider regional and global contexts. Les Echos CI is legally registered, with a certificate from the public prosecutor and a legal deposit issued in May 2023. Based in Koumassi, Abidjan, the newsroom tracks developments from local institutions, companies, and communities. Overall, it positions itself as an accessible, general‑interest news source with consistent attention to governance, the private sector, and the movement of people and goods that link Ivory Coast to West Africa and beyond.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Year the organization started publishing:
2023
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
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:
Website
Podcast

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Yao Samuel
Directors:

Team

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

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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