Culture 30 August 2024

Mati Diop, a Franco-Senegalese filmmaker

She is redefining African cinema with her daring filmography. Born into a family of artists, she has established herself as a major figure in auteur cinema, winning awards at Cannes and Berlin. Discover her unique career path, her thoughts on identity and art, and her views on the impact of her film ‘Dahomey’, the rise of African cinema, and the challenges facing women filmmakers.

Society 28 August 2024

“My Job, my first husband” – an initiative to empower women in Guinea

In Guinea, early marriage and female genital mutilation threaten the future of many young girls; this bold project aims to transform their lives.

Culture 19 July 2024

Menoosha Muziki – Vocal coach

She is a talented vocal coach and singer. Originally from Côte d'Ivoire, with roots in Cameroon, Menoosha has lived and worked between Germany and France. She advocates for the concept of overcoming trauma through music.

Culture 17 July 2024

Harmony and passion: the journey of a violin-maker in Cameroon

Luthiery, the age-old art of making stringed instruments, is getting a new lease of life in Cameroon thanks to Clovis Tchoufack. Based in Douala, this visionary craftsman combines tradition and innovation to create unique guitars that are making their mark on the country's musical scene. From a passion born of heartbreak, Clovis has built a flourishing career, becoming a benchmark to be reckoned with.

Economy 12 July 2024

Puntland battles piracy to protect economy

Resisting a new wave of maritime piracy in eastern Somalia is the number one priority for Puntland's maritime police force.

Economy 10 July 2024

Aissatou Ami Touré – mobile banking and inclusive finance

Aissatou Ami Touré, Managing Director of Yassir Senegal, an Algerian e-commerce start-up. The company offers digital financial services, enabling users to pay, save and borrow, in addition to e-commerce and delivery solutions. During this interview, Aissatou discussed the challenges of mobile payments for e-commerce in Africa. She was awarded the Les Margaret Prize 2024 in the Africa category, organised by the Journée de la Femme Digitale (JFD).

Culture 5 July 2024

David Ochieng, a Kenyan renowned designer

Meet David Ochieng, known as Avido, a designer and former dancer whose passion for fashion has propelled him to remarkable heights. As the creative genius behind the Kibera Fashion Show, his innovative designs have dressed international stars like Beyoncé and Bruno Mars. Beyond the runway, he founded the Avido Foundation, dedicated to uplifting the community in Kibera, Kenya's largest slum.

Culture 3 July 2024

Premiere of the Burkina Faso show “Welcome to Kikidéni”

The TV show "Bienvenue à Kikidéni" (Welcome to Kikidéni) is back with a third part featuring an unlikely but emblematic trio: a village chief, an imam, and a priest, who embody the diversity and challenges of Burkina Faso society.

Economy 28 June 2024

Cameroon’s coffee and cocoa industries making progress

Many African countries are now prioritising the processing of raw materials to promote industrialisation and local consumption. The authorities and players in various sectors, notably coffee and cocoa, are actively committed to this approach, as our correspondent in Yaoundé witnessed during the Coffee and Cocoa Festival.