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.

21/05/2024

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian territories, on the ICC's arrest warrants

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  She's the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 Francesca Albanese sa...
20/05/2024

SA: Zuma won't be able to campaign...

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  South Africa's ex-leader Zuma barred from standing in election By  Anait Miridzhanian  - Reuters  May 20, 2024 JOHANNESBURG, May 20 (R...

Arrest warrants in the situation in the State of Palestine

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  Versions française, arabe et hébraïque ci-dessous Statement: 20 May 2024 Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC:  Applications for...

Young South Africans to have a major voice in upcoming elections

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Thirty years after South Africa’s first democratic elections, the country prepares to head to the ballot box on 29 May.  A survey shows how ...
18/05/2024

Reporting from Johannesburg, South Africa: A few words on the coming elections

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  You can also read my newsletter on Substack: From Johannesburg with love On history, democratic & social challenges in South Africa ME...
17/05/2024

Reporting on inequality and poverty in South Africa

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  Spent the morning with Elisabeth in Eldorado Park, near Soweto, who volunteers to help thousands in her community get the grants the SA go...

South Africa's 2024 Elections: young voters and the legacy of apartheid

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  New podcast episode: SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA South Africa's 2024 Elections: young voters and the legacy of apartheid Issued on: 17/05/2024...
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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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