Wannel TV is a Senegal-based audiovisual media company and general-interest channel registered as a Société par Actions Simplifiée in 2022 in Dakar. The outlet is led by Director of Publication Khalifa Diakhaté with editor-in-chief Ndèye Mariame Gaye. It produces and distributes original television journalism and cultural programming for audiences in Senegal and abroad. Its daily reporting and live coverage appear under “Le Viseur de Wannel,” spanning politics, justice, society, sport and international news. The outlet publishes analysis and op-eds in the “Analyses-Décryptages” section, pairing reporting with context and informed commentary. Signature shows include “Mots contre Maux,” a recurring reflection on ethical and social questions, and “Dakkantal,” an interview format with artists and cultural figures. The documentary strand “Découverte” profiles places and traditions, from a film on the holy city of Touba to comprehensive coverage of the Lébou rite Tourou Mame Ndiaré in Yoff. Beyond editorial content, Wannel TV runs a production arm that creates institutional films, advertorials and TV spots for public agencies and private brands. Recent work includes a film for SISDAK/Expo Santé OCI 2025, a Ministry of Health piece on emergency care consultations, and event content for Marrakech Air Show. The channel presents itself as going “beyond the news,” favoring analysis, context and solutions-oriented reporting in the general interest. Its programs are available online, with a dedicated Android app, and the company also produces documentaries and reports for other local and international broadcasters.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2015
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
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:
10,000
Twitter number of followers:
6,657
Instagram number of followers:
1,340
YouTube number of followers:
34,500
Tiktok number of followers:
45,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Khalifa Diakhaté
Directors:
Khalifa Diakhaté Ndeye Mariam Gaye

Team

Full-time employees:
5
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
4
Volunteers:
2

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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