Pulse.sn is a Senegal-based digital publisher serving young, mobile audiences with daily reporting and social video. Launched in 2020 in Dakar, the newsroom covers national and international current affairs, the economy, culture, sport and lifestyle, and packages its journalism for Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X and YouTube. Its reporters stress verified, balanced coverage and editorial independence. Pulse Senegal operates as part of Pulse, the pan‑African media network, and extends the brand’s mission to Francophone West Africa, including Ivory Coast. The local team—nine journalists, community managers and videographers—produces breaking news updates, entertainment features and short‑form video franchises tailored to Senegalese readers and viewers. Beyond daily publishing, the outlet convenes the country’s creator community through the Pulse Influencer Awards, launched in 2021 and staged in Dakar. The 2024 edition took place on October 12, recognizing standout digital creators across categories such as comedy, fashion, sports and health. In 2023, Pulse Senegal surpassed 100,000 followers on Instagram, reflecting its focus on social‑first distribution. Pulse Senegal is owned by Ringier Nigeria and is part of Ringier AG, the Swiss media group, which backs the wider Pulse platform across Africa. That connection gives the Dakar operation access to cross‑market formats and collaborations while keeping editorial decisions local. For audiences in Senegal and the diaspora, Pulse.sn offers a consistent mix of timely news, pop culture and service journalism delivered in French with a distinctly West African voice.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2020
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Senegal

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Migration
Journalism genres:
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Live coverage of events
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Collaborative journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Podcast

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
149,000
Twitter number of followers:
8,333
Instagram number of followers:
129,000
YouTube number of followers:
31,200
Tiktok number of followers:
3,200,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Pulse Africa (Leonard Stiegeler)
Directors:
Directrice générale : Caroline Mbodj, Département Opérations : Lamine Niang, Head of content : Mouhamadou Bâ, Responsable commerciale : Mariama Diop, Département Finances : Damiens Malack

Team

Full-time employees:
19
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
4
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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