Lagardère News, owner of the brand ELLE, the world’s number one female media brand, announces the launch of ELLE Francophone Africa, a new edition published under license by its partner INNSAEI SARL, based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
With a global audience of 250 million readers, internet users and followers, the brand continues to expand its international presence and strengthen its connection with audiences worldwide.
A new milestone across the African continent.
Taking over from ELLE Ivory Coast, this new edition will serve five countries: Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Gabon and Senegal; marking a key step in the brand’s development in Africa.
The first issue, dated March 2026, will feature Naomi Campbell on the cover, making history as her first appearance on an African ELLE edition entirely conceived, produced and printed on the continent. Positioned as a premium media platform, ELLE Francophone Africa blends fashion, beauty, culture and lifestyle with contemporary African creativity, supported by a pan-African editorial team.
The launch also highlights ELLE’s commitment to impact, with local production on certified paper, support from the NGO Think Tank Nanan, and a series of events planned across Francophone African capitals throughout 2026.
“With ELLE Francophone Africa, ELLE is strengthening its long-term presence on the continent,” said Constance Benqué, CEO of Lagardère News & ELLE International.
Welcome to the ELLE family, Francophone Africa!
