Ouest Media is a regional online newsroom dedicated to western Ivory Coast’s Montagnes District, which comprises the Cavally, Guémon and Tonkpi regions. It publishes regular reporting, dispatches and interviews that document community life, public policy and development across towns such as Man, Duékoué, Guiglo, Bangolo and Danané. Coverage ranges from education reforms and exam results to road safety, crime and justice, local governance, health initiatives, culture and sport, including a Diaspora section. Examples of its beat-driven reporting include updates on baccalauréat performance in Man; an interview with ONECI’s deputy director general about the national digital ID program; coverage of a new district police headquarters in Guiglo; and reporting on narcotics seizures near Man. The outlet also highlights the area’s economy and heritage, such as the 2024 geographical‑indication label granted to “Le Café des montagnes de Man,” and features on festivals like Danané’s Nouhouva. Articles carry named bylines and mix straightforward, service‑oriented explainers (for example, exam procedures and recruitment notices) with on‑the‑ground reports from villages and sub‑prefectures. By keeping a tight focus on the Montagnes District, Ouest Media gives residents and the Ivorian diaspora a single reference for reliable local news that national outlets often overlook. It positions itself as the first general‑information portal for the Montagnes District and, through sustained coverage into 2025, fills an information gap with practical updates and original local reporting.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Year the organization started publishing:
2022
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
Man (West of Ivory Coast)

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Sports
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
1,200

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Méka Patrick
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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