YouTube monetized in Senegal since 2013: What blocks Ivory Coast

Since 2013, Senegal has been among the few African countries where content creators can monetize their videos through YouTube's Partner Program, unlike Ivory Coast, where monetization remains more complex due to local activation limits and official access issues. The platform requires 1,000 subscribers, 4,000 hours of watch time or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days, along with an active AdSense account. Ivory Coast faces challenges related to local structuring and full integration into the monetization system. Better understanding of YouTube rules could boost digital employment among Ivorian young creators.