Dakaractu

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Dakaractu is a Senegalese online news web portal that covers national and international topics, including politics, society, the economy and culture. It is listed among Senegal’s established online news outlets in media directories.

History

Dakaractu was launched in July 2011 by Cheikh Yérim Seck as a web-based news platform offering timely reporting and commentary on current affairs in Senegal. The site publishes articles on political developments, societal events and public debates.

Coverage and Editorial Profile

Dakaractu publishes a variety of news content, including breaking news, political reports, opinion pieces and social commentary. It has sections for general news, politics, sports and feature articles, and distributes content through its website and social media platforms.

It is regularly cited within Senegal’s media environment as a source of online news and information, alongside other digital outlets such as Seneweb and Senego.

Media recognition and distribution

According to an archived Alexa site overview captured on March 2, 2018, dakaractu.com had an estimated global rank of 14,543 and a rank of 9 in Senegal. In that same snapshot, Alexa’s audience geography estimates indicated that visitors came primarily from Senegal (51.8%), followed by Japan (22.8%), France (10.0%), and the United States (3.0%).

See also

  • Media of Senegal