Santé 23 June 2025

In Ouagadougou, Odiss Cosmétiques is transforming damaged skin and outdated beauty standards using one powerful tool: locally sourced, natural ingredients like shea butter, neem, and baobab oil. Founded by Denise Odette Konseiga, a former pharmacy assistant, Odiss has grown into a certified organic brand that now employs 17 staff and supports over 300 women across shea cooperatives. From Burkina to Belgium and beyond, the brand is making waves. In a market long dominated by imports, Odiss is proving that African-made skincare can be both ethical and effective. Journalist: Sonia Kocty

Santé 6 June 2025

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, organ transplantation remains largely unregulated and unpracticed. Political analyst and anti-human trafficking expert Trésor Ebamu Fankana calls for urgent public debate and legal reform to address the ethical, medical, and legal challenges linked to organ donation and trafficking. In this interview, he discusses his latest book Let’s Talk About It and warns about the dangers of inaction in a region where insecurity, poverty, and legal loopholes create fertile ground for exploitation. Journalist: Alexandra Vépierre

Culture 4 June 2025

From his first exhibition in 1995 to over 30 solo shows across Europe and North America, Ethiopian painter Fikru Gebremariam has carved out a singular path. His latest collection — exhibited at the Alliance Ethio-Française in Addis Ababa — marks a bold new chapter: an embrace of abstract expressionism rooted in African soil. In this portrait, Fikru reflects on his artistic evolution, his rejection of labels, and the subconscious forces that shape his work. Art historians, curators and fellow artists explore how his life, heritage, and travels converge on canvas. Journalist: Tefera Ghedamu

Economy 26 May 2025

In Nigeria, inflation is driving up construction and rental costs at an unprecedented rate — with building expenses increasing by 300% and rental prices soaring by over 200%. Architects, developers and prospective homeowners face daily uncertainty, while low- and middle-income families struggle to secure housing. Through the voices of developers, tenants and market experts, this report explores how skyrocketing costs are impacting housing access and what this means for the future of Nigeria’s real estate. Watch the full video for a closer look at the human and economic consequences of an unregulated market under inflationary strain. Journalist: ANNABELLE AYANGBADE

Economy 12 May 2025

In Madagascar, the land reform underway since 2005 allows municipalities to issue land certificates, an essential tool for securing access to land. This report features several farmers who explain how obtaining this document has transformed their daily lives: expansion of cultivated areas, access to credit, increased income, and development of local economic activities. By facilitating agricultural investment and strengthening land security, these certificates directly contribute to improving living conditions in rural areas.

Society 5 May 2025

A former senior national security official and now a professor at the École Normale Supérieure in Abidjan, Firmin Krékré is one of the most insightful voices on security strategy on the African continent. Building on his experience at the heart of defense and intelligence issues, he published two landmark works in 2024: "Treatise on Terrorism in Africa" ​​and "Essay on the New Challenges of Security in Africa." In them, he deciphers the dynamics of jihadist terrorism, the structural flaws of states, and the changing notion of security in an increasingly unstable world. Between geopolitical insight and a call for regional cooperation, Firmin Krékré advocates for global, humane, and integrated security—where states, institutions, and populations work hand in hand to build a more secure future for Africa. / Journalist: Alexandra Vepierre