Mass media in Senegal

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The mass media in Senegal is varied and includes multiple television channels, numerous private radio stations, and over 15 newspapers. [1]

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Newspapers

The reading public for Senegal's diverse press is largely limited to Dakar and Thies. [1] The quasi-official Le Soleil is a daily newspaper. Other major popular independent newspapers include the dailies Sud Quotidien , WalFadjri , Le Quotidien , Le Matin , Le Populaire , Il Est Midi , and the economic weekly Nouvel Horizon . National newspapers are in French. English-language newspapers such as the International Herald Tribune are also available at many newsstands. [1]

Various trade organizations publish bulletins and newsletters such as those of the Dakar Chamber of Commerce and the periodical Entreprendre issued by the National Council of Business Leaders. [1]

Magazines

Several Europe-based magazines enjoy a wide circulation, including Jeune Afrique , L'Autre Afrique , Paris Match , L'Express , Le Point , as well as the European editions of Time , Newsweek and The Economist . [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Senegal Country Commercial Guide 2008 Archived May 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine . U.S. Commercial Service (2008). PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .

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