Thiès Info is a regional digital news organization based in Thiès, Senegal, founded in 2007 by journalist-publisher Oumar Seye (“Seyelatyr”). Operated by the registered company THIESINFO THIES TV SARL (capital: 1,000,000 CFA francs), the outlet focuses on reporting from the city and the wider Thiès Region while following national developments and select international stories relevant to Senegalese readers. The newsroom publishes in French and works across formats—written articles, photo essays, podcasts, video reports and a web TV channel—to cover municipal politics, courts and public safety, infrastructure and local government, education and public health alerts, sport and culture. Coverage of religious and community life is a distinctive emphasis, with regular reporting on brotherhood gatherings and major ceremonies such as the Gamou in Tivaouane and Ndiassane. Editorial leadership includes Seye as president/director and Aboubakry Hanne as editor-in-chief, supported by contributors and a small commercial team. In February 2025, after an initial omission from the government’s register of compliant media, authorities clarified that Thiès Info belonged on the authorized list, citing a technical error. The outlet serves residents of Thiès and Senegalese audiences nationwide who seek timely, ground‑level news with a strong local lens, complemented by video and social‑media distribution.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Thiès, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2007
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Migration
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Tiktok
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
31,000
Twitter number of followers:
592
YouTube number of followers:
603,994
Tiktok number of followers:
201,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
8
Male:
10
Founders:
Oumar Seye
Directors:
Oumar Seye, Aboubakry Hanne, Oumi Ndour, Adjaratou Astou Samba, Aissatou Ba, Debo Ka, Adama Ndiaye, Momar Sy, Dieynaba Sarr Diouf, Moumina Samb, Serigne Mor Diop, Mor Seck, Babacar Diouf, Moustapha Fall, Rokhaya Diagne, Moussa Fall, Fatou Sognane, Mamadou SEYE

Team

Full-time employees:
18
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
5
Volunteers:
3

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

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