Thies Info

Thiès Info is a regional digital news organization based in Thiès, Senegal, founded in 2007 by journalist-publisher Oumar Seye (“Seyelatyr”). Operated by the registered company THIESINFO THIES TV SARL (capital: 1,000,000 CFA francs), the outlet focuses on reporting from the city and the wider Thiès Region while following national developments and select international stories relevant to Senegalese readers. The newsroom publishes in French and works across formats—written articles, photo essays, podcasts, video reports and a web TV channel—to cover municipal politics, courts and public safety, infrastructure and local government, education and public health alerts, sport and culture. Coverage of religious and community life is a distinctive emphasis, with regular reporting on brotherhood gatherings and major ceremonies such as the Gamou in Tivaouane and Ndiassane. Editorial leadership includes Seye as president/director and Aboubakry Hanne as editor-in-chief, supported by contributors and a small commercial team. In February 2025, after an initial omission from the government’s register of compliant media, authorities clarified that Thiès Info belonged on the authorized list, citing a technical error. The outlet serves residents of Thiès and Senegalese audiences nationwide who seek timely, ground‑level news with a strong local lens, complemented by video and social‑media distribution.