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.

28/11/2024

The music from Cill - Nigeria

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 Just interviewed the Nigerian singer Chioma Ogbonna aka Cill, here is her amazing new song:  'Échí' by Cill x Destiny Trust Childre...

On France's role in protecting Benjamin Netanyahu

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27 Nov. 2024  In a statement shared this Wednesday, the French foreign ministry said France would 'respect its international obligation...
26/11/2024

Ceasefire in Lebanon

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  Israel's Netanyahu says he backs Lebanon ceasefire deal with Hezbollah Israeli prime minister says he will ask his cabinet to OK agree...
25/11/2024

'Where Olive Trees Weep': Official Trailer (2024)

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  "Where Olive Trees Weep" offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occup...

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women at 25

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  This year 2024 marks 25 years since the declaration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is why t...
24/11/2024

Has COP29 failed?

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  Comments from Nazanine Moshiri, the International Crisis Group’s Senior Analyst on Climate, Environment and Conflict on COP29: " At ...

Marseille, November light

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22/11/2024

What is wrong with Algerian writer Kamel Daoud

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  I hate to criticise writers, I'm all for freedom of expression, but profiting from a woman's suffering, and bashing your home coun...

Two positive stories from Africa!!

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  My two latest stories for RFI:  As the COP29 talks stall, some optimistic prospects in Africa >> Plastic-eating mealworms found in K...
21/11/2024

ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza

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  The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s former defen...
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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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