Culture 5 October 2026

Hervé Yamguen: Creating in Africa, Staying Rooted and Passing It On

In this interview, Initiative Africa speaks with Hervé Yamguen, Cameroonian artist and co-founder of Cercle Kapsiki, about artistic creation in Africa, access to art, and the development of a strong cultural ecosystem on the continent. From his early days in Douala to his international career, he reflects on his decision to continue creating from Cameroon, the importance of bringing art into local communities, and the need for African artists to remain connected to their cultures and roots. He also shares his vision of transmission, identity, and the role art can play in reshaping our relationship with cities, the living world, and the preservation of nature. Journalist: Asha Sumputh

Economy 30 September 2026

Mahamouda Salouhou: Rethinking Education for Youth Employment in Africa

In this interview, Initiative Africa speaks with Mahamouda Salouhou, professor and researcher specializing in educational innovation and workforce development. Faced with the gap between the number of young graduates entering the African labour market each year and the formal jobs available, he advocates for an approach focused on skills, professional development, and the ability to provide concrete proof of what one can do. From founding universities in Africa to his own personal journey, he discusses how education can better prepare African youth for the world of work and provide them with the tools to turn their potential into real opportunities. Journalist: Asha Sumputh

Health 4 February 2026

Eliwilimina Buberwa, president and founder of the NGO Msichana Imara Foundation

In this interview, Initiative Africa speaks with Eliwilimina Buberwa, founder of the NGO Msichana Imara Foundation, which is dedicated to combating period poverty in Tanzania. Drawing on her own experience, she explains how the lack of information, products, and adequate infrastructure still deprives millions of young girls of their right to education. This is a crucial discussion on a public health, gender equality, and social justice issue at the heart of rural communities. Journalist: Alexandra Vépierre

Tech 28 January 2026

Artificial intelligence in Africa: opportunities, challenges and innovations

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy — and Africa is no exception. In Cameroon, the startup Comparo is helping small and medium-sized businesses stand out in the e-commerce space, thanks to accessible AI-driven tools that streamline web creation and customer targeting. But beyond the promise, AI raises serious concerns: data control, technological dependency, social divides… This report dives into the local innovations and global challenges shaping Africa’s digital transition.

Culture 9 January 2026

Fania Niang – “Empreintes” (Footprints): producing her music, connecting Africa and the diaspora

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

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

Environment 14 November 2025

MAMADOU MBODJI: President of the African Friends of Nature Network

“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

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

Environment 15 October 2025

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