Ouestaf Multimédia is a private, independent media company founded in 2006 and owned by a collective of independent journalists. Operating across the sub-region, Ouestaf is an online media outlet based in Dakar, theoretically covering the fifteen countries of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States). However, due to language barriers, Ouestaf has a stronger presence in the eight French-speaking countries of West Africa. Ouestaf is a general-interest media outlet whose mission is to serve African citizens with free, credible, and independent information. Our vision is to be the leading news organization in West Africa, reflecting an Africa that speaks for itself in its own words. Our work is underpinned by the values ​​of independence, professionalism, ethics, transparency, and credibility. Ouestaf's work relies on a team in Dakar and a network of correspondents in the countries of the sub-region, partner media outlets, and civil society organizations. We are present on several digital platforms.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2006
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Ivory Coast
Senegal

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Migration
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Data journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
8,300
Twitter number of followers:
1,518
Instagram number of followers:
488
YouTube number of followers:
116
Tiktok number of followers:
196

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
2
Founders:
Hamadou Tidiane Sy
Directors:
Hamadou Tidiane Sy, Faydy Dramé

Team

Full-time employees:
5
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
12
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

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