Lagardère Group has launched Elle Afrique Francophone, a new edition published under licence by Innsaei Sarl, dedicated to French-speaking African countries. The inaugural issue, which features supermodel Naomi Campbell on the cover, spotlights 24 African women shaping the continent across fashion, culture, entrepreneurship and innovation. ADVERTISEMENTPreviously editor-in-chief of Elle Côte d’Ivoire, Nanan is now chief executive and publisher of Elle Afrique Francophone through her Abidjan-based firm Innsaei Sarl. Constance Benqué, chief executive of Elle International and Lagardère News, says the new magazine is helping Elle to strengthen “its long-term presence on the [African] continent.” In 2024, Lagardère introduced Elle Egypt, its second Elle launch in Africa. Franco-Ivorian media executive Frédérique Nanan is the founder, chief executive and publisher of Elle Afrique Francophone.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 15, 2026 02:52 UTC