Culture 9 January 2026

With Empreintes, her fifth album, Fania Niang presents an intimate and socially engaged body of work, recorded in Dakar and self-produced for the first time in her career. In this interview, she reflects on her journey between Africa, Europe and the United States, the challenges of independent production, and the musical connection she built with Senegalese musicians who have transcended cultural boundaries. She also shares her perspective on today’s African music scene, the dialogue between diaspora artists and the continent, and her desire to give back by sharing knowledge, experience and creative vision. A powerful conversation about music as memory, identity and transmission. Journalist: Laurence Soustras

Culture 28 November 2025

She grew up singing in church and ended up fronting Nigeria’s rock scene. In this exclusive interview, Clayrocksu opens up about what it means to be a rock artist and a woman in a country dominated by Afrobeats. From her early days mixing Igbo and English lyrics, to building a community of Afro-rock musicians, she shares how music became a form of rebellion, healing, and identity. Between faith, family, and fire, her voice carries a message for all the misfits who refuse to fit in. Journalist: Sharafa

Environment 14 November 2025

“Africa on the Front Lines of Climate Change: Understanding, Acting, Resisting” In this exclusive interview, Mamadou Mbodji, President of the African Friends of Nature Network, reflects on three decades of fighting for climate justice. His message: “Africa can no longer wait. There is an African emergency.” An essential exchange, full of warning and hope. Journalist: Laurence Soustras

Culture 31 October 2025

Making circus a lever for education and social change. Born in the streets and trained in the circus, Kerfalla Camara is now the head of Circus Baobab, Guinea's first circus company, which has become a benchmark in West Africa. In this exclusive interview, he discusses: - The rebirth of Circus Baobab, a socially engaged circus - The fight to provide education to out-of-school children - The Guinean cultural roots in each show - The courage to tackle taboo subjects, such as female genital mutilation, in their latest creation, Yongoyely A powerful account of art as a tool for emancipation and social transformation. Journalist: Alexandra Vépierre

Environment 15 October 2025

In Cameroon, the artisanal woodworking industry is taking an eco-responsible turn. Faced with increasing deforestation, some sculptors, like Jean-Claude Dongmo, are choosing to recycle abandoned materials into unique works of art. In this report filmed in Douala, discover how these artisans: - Reinvent their traditional know-how - Train young people in sustainable trades - Contribute to the preservation of Cameroon's forests An immersion at the intersection of art, knowledge transfer, and environmental commitment. Journalist: BOUNYA Maxime Farrel

Economy 3 October 2025

In this exclusive interview, Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa, shares his insights on the evolution of mining across the continent. • Should artisanal mining be banned or integrated? • How can ESG projects deliver real impact on the ground? • Could regional cooperation unlock sustainable growth in the mining sector? From South Africa’s mining reforms to the Inga dam in the DRC, this conversation sheds light on how mining can serve as a catalyst for long-term development in Africa. Journalist: Laurence Soustras