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.

20/03/2024

Senegal presidential election: Last week before the polls!

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My latest article for RFI: SENEGAL ELECTIONS Senegal's opposition hopes promise of new national currency will win votes The economy is e...
15/03/2024

'Acts of Creation' Exhibition at Arnolfini, Bristol - March 2024

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  #art and #womanhood / #motherhood at @arnolfiniarts #Arnolfini #Exhibition curated by #HettieJudah / #bristol Acts of Creation: O...

Senegal's economic policy in focus ahead of elections • RFI English

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  How can Senegal's economy move away from its colonial past? This is at the heart of the campaign ahead of the 24 March poll.  The oppo...
09/03/2024

Friche La Belle de Mai, Marseille honours French overseas artists

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  'Un champ d'îles' La Friche La Belle de Mai Marseille Spring 2024 Insight  Raphaël Barontini  Morgan Fache  Kenny Dunkan

Young people hit hard by Senegal's economic and political crises • RFI English

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  As youth attempt to flee Senegal because of economic and now political hardship, charities and educators are attempting to support them at...
07/03/2024

Senegal should be able to vote before the end of March

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  6pm update: Senegal court confirms 24 March poll, ending weeks of uncertainty - Senegal’s president reschedules election to 24 March Seneg...
06/03/2024

Haiti on the verge of collapse

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  Africa-led mission to Haiti 'urgently needed', according to the UN UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed alarm at th...
01/03/2024

Saint Levant - 'Deira' - ft. MC Abdul

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  Thanks Lilia, for posting this.  Such a fan of MC Abdul already. A great featuring, a powerful song Saint Levant - 'Deira' - ft. M...

New post on my Substack Newsletter

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  Resisting through arts and writing, the women's way While the world is crumbling, I want to focus for a few minutes on creativity, wom...

500 Years of Black British Music

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  Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music 26 April–26 August 2024  British Library Journey through an ever-evolving and ever-e...
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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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