Melissa on the road

Journalist at RFI (ex-DW, BBC, CBC, F24...), writer (on art, music, culture...), I work in radio, podcasting, online, on films. As a writer, I also contributed to the New Arab, Art UK, Byline Times, the i Paper... Born in Paris, I was based in Prague, Miami, London, Nairobi (covering East Africa), Bangui, and in Bristol, UK. I also reported from Italy, Germany, Haiti, Tunisia, Liberia, Senegal, India, Mexico, Iraq, South Africa... This blog is to share my work, news and cultural discoveries.

31/10/2023

Gaza - 31 October 2023: Catastrophic humanitarian situation, while the conflict spill over to Lebanon, Syria and beyond

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  Latest from RFI: Current aid system for Gaza 'geared to fail,' UN warns, with risk of 'spillover' to Syria The UN agency f...
30/10/2023

About Kenya and Great Britain

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  As the King of England, Charles III is heading to Kenya, I'm writing a piece on what people expect in the country. UPDATE - Here is th...
29/10/2023

What can I do?

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Latest developments in the Hamas-Israel war (AFP)

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   Jerusalem, Oct 29, 2023 (AFP) - Fighting in Gaza raged for a 23rd day Sunday after Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, ...

Gabor Maté about the recent events in Israel and Palestine

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  There are few men on Earth I respect more than this one: Dr. Gabor Maté on Israel/Palestine - October 28, 2023 29 Oct 2023 Dr. Gabor Maté ...
28/10/2023

Gaza: Ceasefire now!

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Amnesty - Israel/OPT: Urgent call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties to end unprecedented civilian suffering   Amnesty International...

Niger: Three months after the coup

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  My article for RFI English: Niger faces multiple crises three months after military coup Three months after a military junta seized power ...
26/10/2023

New film from Burkina Faso: 'SIRA', by Apolline Traoré

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  Coming soon in West Africa and Europe: Une jeune femme peule traverse la région subsaharienne du Sahel pour épouser son fiancé, lorsque sa...

Gaza, latest

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  Gaza needs billions in aid to reverse years of restrictions, UN trade body The Gaza Strip needs billions of dollars in international econo...

New Substack post

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Gaza on my mind... and all the forgotten conflicts Writing in the time of multiplied conflicts MELISSA CHEMAM 25 OCT 2023 -
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Melissa Chemam
Journalist, writer and travel-lover. I have been working on international affairs, arts & culture for more than 16 years. Main issues: African affairs, migrations, North/South relations, postcolonial studies, art, music, and suburban cultures. Worked with BBC, RFI, TV5, DW, CBC, F24 and diverse magazines. Born in Paris, I spent months in Prague, a year in Miami, two in London, one in Nairobi / East Africa, three months in Bangui and many more in Bristol, UK. I have a special relationship with cities: Bristol, Istanbul, Kampala, Naples, London, Mexico DF, Palermo... Also travelled to the USA, Haiti, the Caucasus, West and Central Africa, India... Contact: melissa.journalist@gmail.com
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