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.

07/08/2024

Repost: Interview with Dr Shawn Sobers

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  Reposting this interview from 19 June 2020   Interview with Dr Shawn Sobers: on BLM, Colston' statue and the role of arts against raci...
05/08/2024

UK: Government must address ‘root cause of racism that plagues our society’ - Amnesty

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  Amnesty - August 5, 2024 UK: Government must address ‘root cause of racism that plagues our society’ In response to recent racist attacks ...

England: Statement from the Runnymede Trust

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  From Runnymede Trust - Charity working for racial justice see on their Twitter account :

England: A racist nightmare?

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  What is happening in the UK is so shocking to me...  I lived in England for over 7 years (in Bristol and London), and always felt it was l...
03/08/2024

Happy 100, Mr Baldwin

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01/08/2024

Africa Station: More from Malians, Senegalese, Ethiopians, Kenyans and Moroccans

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  'Station Afrique' is at L'Île Saint Denis for athletes and sports fans interested in African cultures and history. This Thursd...

Stop Deep Sea Mining

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  STATEMENT: A Moratorium on Deep Sea Mining is Essential for Ocean Health As contested International Seabed Authority negotiations continue...
30/07/2024

Western Sahara: Reactions

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  “France’s recognition of Morocco’s illegal annexation of the Western Sahara is a significant blow not just to international law’s strict p...

France, Morocco, Algeria

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  France backs Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara; Algeria withdraws its ambassador in France France recognises a plan for autonomy f...

Paris 2024: The 'Africa Station' - an Olympic haven for athletes, fans • RFI English

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  My latest report from the Games... On the side of competitions, following fans, organisers, delegations, journalists and other lovely peop...
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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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