Xalaat TV is a Senegalese media outlet focused on investigative and explanatory journalism. Founded in 2015, it emerged as a Wolof‑first YouTube channel and built a mass audience by unpacking social issues, political dynamics and the actions of public figures. In 2024 it transitioned from a single channel into a full newsroom as part of Groupe Africa Médias Link, a Dakar‑based publisher that supports pan‑African media projects. The brand now commissions professional reporters and producers to deliver investigations, field reports, interviews and studio shows. Regular strands cover politics, education, society, health, arts and culture, sports and international affairs, alongside fact‑checking segments and weekly talk programs such as Càmbar Hebdo. Wolof remains central to its identity, making complex stories accessible to broad Senegalese audiences at home and in the diaspora. Its reach is anchored by a large video following—more than 1.3 million subscribers and over 180 million views on YouTube—complemented by an online news site that hosts articles, replays and live programming. The editorial team is led by director of publication Boury Diakhate and editor‑in‑chief Ismaila Seck. In February 2025, the group operating Xalaat TV appeared on a Ministry of Communication list of media compliant with Senegal’s press code. With a watchdog stance and a focus on verified sourcing, Xalaat TV shapes public debate while broadening access to journalism in the Wolof language.

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:
Local
Area of coverage:
Sénégal

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Migration
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Crowdsourcing
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Cross-border journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
Vodcast or other video platforms
Facebook
Tiktok
Twitch

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
315,000
Twitter number of followers:
11,100
Instagram number of followers:
2,400
YouTube number of followers:
1,420,000
Tiktok number of followers:
318,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Groupe Africa Médias Link (Editeur de la chaine Xalaat TV et du site web www.xalaattv.net depuis 2024) est fondé par Boury Diakhate
Directors:
Boury Diakhate (Directeur de publication), Ismaila Seck (Rédacteur en chef)

Team

Full-time employees:
8
Part-time employees:
4
Freelancers or consultants:
4
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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