The independent press — Wal Fadjri and Sud

1984 – 1986 · Dakar

Facing the state daily Le Soleil, a free press emerged. In January 1984, Sidy Lamine Niass founded Wal Fadjri, a bold independent voice. In March 1986 came Sud Hebdo — the future Sud Quotidien — which laid the foundations of investigative journalism in Senegal. These titles opened an era of pluralism and public debate, giving Senegalese a different reading of the news.

Sources

• VOA Afrique — décès d'un pionnier de la presse privée sénégalaise

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