Dahomey: A triumphant tour highlighting cultural restitution

The film Dahomey by Mati Diop has begun its global tour with a warm reception in Benin, following its premiere in Senegal. Through the perspectives of young Beninese students, the film delves into the return of 26 art pieces restituted by France between 2021 and 2023, sparking a profound conversation about the role of cultural restitution in reclaiming African history. This compelling narrative sheds light on colonization's historical and modern implications while fostering meaningful and engaging dialogue. Journalist: Lefty Hounnou

Publications

Society 28 September 2023

Guinea: childhood shattered by gold mining

Guinea is Africa's 5th largest gold producer, and its mines fuel the national and global economy. In the mining regions of Siguiri, in the northeast of the country, many children work all day with their parents to try to improve their living conditions. In these regions, most families live in very precarious situations. Some NGOs are raising awareness to combat the exploitation of children, but the challenges remain complex. According to the UN, 68% of children in Guinea work from the age of 7. Many of them drop out of school to work in the mines, where they are exposed to conditions that threaten their health and safety.

Society 15 September 2023

Latré-Kayi Edzona Lawson-Hogban Addablah, FIFA referee instructor

Latré-Kayi Edzona Lawson-Hogban Addablah, nicknamed "the Iron Lady", is the first woman in Africa to become a FIFA referee instructor and a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees' Committee.

Society 13 September 2023

The rise of international women referees

Rachel Zihindula is a 24-year-old Congolese referee who began her career between 2015 and 2016 at the Goma Urban Football Association (EUFGO). She began by training as a referee at a local level, eventually officiating in her first match between 2017 and 2018 at the Stade de l'Unité in Goma. In January 2023, she joined FIFA's list of Congolese international referees.

Society 31 August 2023

Guest : Monica Kirya

Monica Kirya is a Ugandan lawyer specialising in corruption cases, particularly in the health sector, and senior adviser to the U4 anti-corruption resource centre based in Bergen, Norway. She scrutinises the risks of embezzlement of public funds in Africa.

Society 21 July 2023

Interview with Roobens Fils

Roobens Fils, born in Paris, has developed a passion for travelling and discovering different cultures. His blog "Been around the globe" and his book "Être Noir et voyager" led him to set up his travel agency dedicated to tourism in Africa. This experience has enabled him to achieve his goal of advising black travellers worldwide.

Society 7 July 2023

Sport: the ambitions of African kickboxers

Three young women from the Mpaka district of Pointe-Noire in the Congo have managed to emancipate themselves from their social status through kick-boxing. Thanks to their exemplary determination, they are breaking down gender stereotypes and paving the way for other women.

Economy 6 July 2023

Esther Kariuki, winner of the African Banker Award 2023

Esther Kariuki, head of agribusiness at the Co-operative Bank of Kenya, has just won the prestigious African Banker of the Year award. This advocate for the cause of farmers and supporter of women's autonomy in the sector also brings to the bank her expertise in converting farms into profitable businesses.

Economy 1 June 2023

Morocco, a land of opportunity for young Africans

Lancinet Kémoko Sidibé is a Guinean entrepreneur and CEO who set up his shea butter and black soap industry in Morocco in 2012. He now sells his products in 15 countries around the world. This cosmetics processing unit in Casablanca has enabled him to make an active social commitment to help Africans struggling as immigrants. Since its creation, around a hundred young people have been able to find employment. In the late 2000s, Morocco became one of the continent's top destinations for foreign direct investment and, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Index, is ranked third in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Society 26 April 2023

Côte d’Ivoire, road safety awareness

Aboisso, the capital of South Comoé in Côte d'Ivoire, is one of the busiest road networks for drivers travelling to Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria. This region has one of the highest traffic accident rates in Côte d'Ivoire, with an estimated 1,200 deaths and over 21,000 injuries annually. The Ivorian government has introduced a points-based driving licence and multiple controls to raise awareness of road safety. The driving licence is made up of a capital of 12 points. In the event of a breach of the road traffic regulations, points are deducted. The more serious the offence, the greater the number of points subtracted.