WarkhaTV is a Senegalese online television channel founded in 2018 by journalist and activist Fatou Warkha Sambe in Pikine, a densely populated suburb of Dakar. It produces public‑interest video journalism that places women’s voices at the forefront of national debate. The channel’s core output spans survivor testimonies, field reports, explainers and studio discussions on gender‑based violence, legal rights, health and social policy. In 2019, its widely shared series “16 voix, 16 femmes, 16 victimes” helped galvanize public pressure ahead of Senegal’s January 10, 2020 law criminalizing rape, and segments have been redistributed by other broadcasters, extending its reach. Beyond gender, WarkhaTV runs regular news bulletins and local reporting on labor disputes, civic campaigns and culture, while convening on‑the‑ground conversations such as a 2025 special in Pikine Nord examining the Gender & Energy Pact. The channel frequently engages civil society and legal advocates, interviewing the Association des Juristes Sénégalaises and covering initiatives backed by regional women’s funds. Led by Samb—recognized internationally among 16 journalists combating violence against women—WarkhaTV functions as a community newsroom and advocacy platform. Its reporting connects grassroots experience to policy conversations, aiming to shift social norms while giving audiences practical information about rights, services and accountability.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Dakar, Senegal
Year the organization started publishing:
2018
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Health and well-being
Feminism
DEIA: Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Live coverage of events
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Collaborative journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
4,300
Twitter number of followers:
342
Instagram number of followers:
341
YouTube number of followers:
28,903
Tiktok number of followers:
62,900

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
0
Founders:
Fatou Warkha Sambe
Directors:
3 who do not wish to disclose their roles and names

Team

Full-time employees:
3
Part-time employees:
2
Freelancers or consultants:
2
Volunteers:
1

Business structure and revenue sources

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

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