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.

03/12/2025

Ugandan elections J-45

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Uganda: Türk deplores intensifying crackdown on opposition and media ahead of elections 03 December 2025   GENEVA  – UN Human Rights Chief V...
01/12/2025

‘Lullaby’

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    Palestinian and British musicians team up again for charity single ‘Lullaby’, entering the race for Christmas nb#1  The team behind the ...

Algeria leads African post-colonial demands

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  African nations push for recognition of colonial crimes and reparations   The two-day conference, held in Algiers from 30 November to 1 De...
29/11/2025

Paris, 29 Nov. 2025

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28/11/2025

Improving children's protection in Africa's labour and living conditions

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  Africa-based NGO shares recommendations to improve children's protection As NGOs estimate that 92 million children in Africa are engag...

BPFF 2025 is here

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  BPFF 2025 is here After months of hard work behind the scenes,  Bristol Palestine Film Festival  2025 gets underway today with a sold-out ...
23/11/2025

'Deep'

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  Dear readers, I personally had a very good week, thanks to new, old and recently-met friends. What are we without the kindness of others? ...
20/11/2025

G20: Some final perspective

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  South Africa's presidency of the G20 comes to end with a  highly expected  head of states summit    South Africa will hosts the last e...
18/11/2025

Francesca Albanese à Paris - part II

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  DISUNITED NATIONS Avant première film + débat  avec:  -Francesca Albanese, rapporteuse spéciale de l’ONU pour les Territoires palestiniens...
15/11/2025

Francesca Albanese à Paris

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  Francesca Albanese, rapporteuse de l'ONU sur les droits humains en territoires palestiniens occupés,  à la librairie Petite Egypte à P...
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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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