Journaliste

Maria Luisa Arango

Journaliste

Publications

CLAYROCKSU, leading female Nigerian rock singer

CLAYROCKSU, leading female Nigerian rock singer

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

Kerfalla Camara: From the asphalt to the stage, the circus as hope in Guinea

Kerfalla Camara: From the asphalt to the stage, the circus as hope in Guinea

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

Douala: Crossroads of Creativity and Ecological Awareness

Douala: Crossroads of Creativity and Ecological Awareness

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

Interview with Mzila Mthenjane, Chairman of the Mining Council of South Africa

Interview with Mzila Mthenjane, Chairman of the Mining Council of South Africa

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

Dieudonné Tambwe, coordinator of the Technical Unit for Coordination and Mining Planning in the DRC

Dieudonné Tambwe, coordinator of the Technical Unit for Coordination and Mining Planning in the DRC

In this exclusive interview, Professor Dieudonné Tambwe, coordinator of the Technical Unit for Mining Coordination and Planning in the DRC, discusses the country's ambitions for mining diversification and local processing. Copper, cobalt, germanium, platinum, iridium, uranium... the DRC intends to go beyond raw minerals to build a genuine local industry focused on battery components and electric vehicle assembly. This discussion is worth following to understand how the Congolese strategy relies on special economic zones, regional cooperation, and expertise shared with partners such as Zambia and Morocco.

Interview with Ludovic Landry Sossoumihen, author of the novel “nous étions frères”

Interview with Ludovic Landry Sossoumihen, author of the novel “nous étions frères”

In his latest book, writer and physician Ludovic Landry Sossoumihen tackles a taboo subject: the abuse of foster children, known as vidomègon. Through a work of fiction inspired by his own life, he questions a practice still widespread in many families and urban markets, and calls for a rethinking of traditions that compromise the future of African youth. Journalist: Alexandra Vépierre

Interview with Ikechukwu Anoke, CEO & co-founder Zuri health

Interview with Ikechukwu Anoke, CEO & co-founder Zuri health

With one doctor for every 10,000 people in Africa, and 65% of mobile users without internet access, ZuriHealth is tackling the continent’s biggest healthcare challenges head-on. In this interview, CEO Ikechukwu Anoke shares how this virtual hospital platform — accessible via SMS, smartphone, or basic mobile — is breaking down barriers to care, from affordability to geographical distance. Born out of a personal story, ZuriHealth now operates in 9 countries and aims to reach all 55 African nations within 3 years.

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