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A bilingual French/English journalist with a proven track record of producing on air and online stories. Specialized in video content, self-shooting journalist and on air reporter. Skilled in pitching and developing stories from the initial concept to the final edit. Based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, formerly based in Dakar, Senegal, as a BBC multimedia journalist.
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Africa news updates
Kenyan police arrested 91 Ethiopian nationals suspected of being in the country illegally. Journalist Samuel Sirasi was found alive but unwell in DR Congo. Aid operations in Ethiopia's Tigray region were suspended due to drone strike threats after an air strike killed 56 people. In Mozambique, heavy rains killed five people and destroyed infrastructure. Uganda reopened schools after one of the world's longest pandemic-induced closures. Tigrayan rebels accused Eritrea of fresh attacks, and West African leaders imposed sanctions on Mali over delayed elections.
Africa news updates
Kenyan police arrested 91 Ethiopian nationals suspected of illegal entry, believed to have been smuggled into the country. In DR Congo, journalist Samuel Sirasi was found alive but unwell after going missing. Aid agencies suspended operations in Ethiopia's Tigray region following deadly air strikes. Mozambique faced severe weather, resulting in casualties and significant damage. Ugandan schools reopened after nearly two years of closure due to the pandemic, with concerns about student return rates.
Madagascar president's herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike
Hospitals in Madagascar are overwhelmed by a surge in Covid-19 cases, while President Andry Rajoelina continues to promote Covid-Organics, an unproven herbal tonic. Despite the World Health Organization's call for scientific evidence, the tonic has been distributed widely and marketed as a cure. The government faces criticism for lifting lockdowns and promoting the tonic without clinical trials. The Defence Ministry is seeking volunteer medical staff to support overwhelmed hospitals, and the situation remains critical, especially in the capital, Antananarivo.
Zaza Kanto : the voices of Madagascar
21 ans et chef d'entreprise à Madagascar.
Kevi Donat's tour around Paris comes with a twist: it celebrates the unsung black people who helped shape French history.
Exhuming the bodies of dead relatives and dancing with them may seem morbid to outsiders. But in the highlands of Madagascar, this ancient ritual – known as the “turning of the bones” - is a moment for joy and celebration.
Friendliest football fans
Senegalese football fan club Allez Casa, known for supporting both their team Casa Sport and the opposition, has received awards for their sportsmanship. They are planning to attend the World Cup in Russia to support the national team.
Wakanda has Black Panther, Senegal has Sandale
Black Panther has been commended for breaking stereotypes and achieving global box office success, but a Senegalese filmmaker argues that African cinema is unlikely to benefit from this. He highlights the need for more recognition of local heroes like Sandale-man, a character who combats crime in Senegal with his powerful sandal throw. Co-director Jean Jacques Toué started the project as a joke but it evolved into a symbol of local representation, amidst concerns over the lack of funding for African cinema.
The condom delivery guy
In Senegal, the website Mapote offers a discreet and anonymous home delivery service for condoms, catering to the needs of customers in a conservative society where discussing sex openly is taboo.
Why #MeToo isn't taking off in West Africa?
The #MeToo movement, which has sparked debate about abuse in 85 countries and generated about six million tweets since mid-October, has not seen significant traction in West Africa. In Mali, for instance, very few women have shared their stories of sexual abuse. BBC Minute's Arwa Barkallah investigates the reasons behind this.
When Marseille loses a game, I don't eat.
Alioune Diop, a resident of Senegal, is highlighted as one of the world's most ardent supporters of the French football club Olympique de Marseille, with Senegal home to approximately 125,000 fans of the team. Diop's dedication is so profound that he struggles to cope whenever the team experiences a loss.
Senegalese Photographer Uses Fashion Shoots to Encourage Clean-Up
Senegalese photographer Ina Thiam conducts fashion shoots in rubbish-covered areas of Dakar to promote neighborhood clean-up and discourage littering.
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