Élisabeth Ndiaye, the Untold Story of the Queen of the 8 PM News on RTS

Élisabeth Ndiaye, a television news icon in Senegal for thirty years, significantly contributed to the representation of women in the country's media landscape. She started as a radio host in 1970 before becoming the main news presenter until 2001, then chose to step back quietly. Trained in the Netherlands, France, and the US, she embodied professionalism and discretion, paving the way for other women journalists in Senegal. Her career, characterized by humility and dedication, remains largely private as she avoids public appearances since leaving the screen.