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V. Y. Mudimbe, Congolese philosopher, author of the renowned essay ‘The Invention of Africa’ dies at 83

Written by Filip Noubel, Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

3 weeks ago

China is using cobalt from the DRC to power the green energy transition. But at what cost?

Written by Jean Sovon, Vivian Wu

15 April 2025

Who exactly is benefiting from China’s oil pipeline projects in Niger and Benin?

Written by Jean Sovon, Vivian Wu

3 April 2025

The impact of China's fishing policies on West Africa

Written by Ruohan Xie, Desire Nimubona

25 September 2024

Stories about French

French museums participate in Beijing’s erasure of Tibetan identity

Some museums are prioritizing appeasing China over historical accuracy

Written by Filip Noubel, Choekyi Lhamo

10 October 2024

What role for the French language in Togolese society?

In 2018, 40% of Togolese people spoke French

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

8 April 2024

Chad as a literary territory: Interview with francophone novelist Nétonon Noël Ndjékéry

My best writing workshop has been writing letters for illiterate people

Written by Filip Noubel

Translated by Filip Noubel

26 March 2024

Interview with the political figure Boubacar Touré on the coup which overthrew Niger's president

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea are standing by the actors behind Niger's coup

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

27 November 2023

Democratic Republic of Congo: What to read and who to follow to understand the social and political situation

Over 7,000 professional journalists form the life-blood of the DRC media.

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

23 November 2023

In Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina's dual nationality courts controversy on eve of Presidential Election

Opposition lodges judicial case to disqualify Rajoelina from the race

Written by Mamisoa Raveloaritiana, Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

23 November 2023

Decoding eight years of Taiwan's presidency by Tsai Ing-wen: Interview with French journalist Arnaud Vaulerin

What will be the legacy of the first woman president of Taiwan?

Written by Filip Noubel

13 November 2023

In Gabon, music is a tool for visibility both inside and outside the country

The current President's mother is a famous singer too

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

4 November 2023

Understanding the long-lasting nature of the conflicts in the Sahel: an interview with expert Jonathan Guiffard

The Sahel states need to listen to marginalized people's grievances

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

30 October 2023

When Chinese martial arts and theater meet

Taijiquan is not a gendered sport

Written by Filip Noubel

30 October 2023

For African literary criticism: Interview with the founder of francophone ‘African literary chronicles’

Francophone literature from the global south has been marginalized

Written by Filip Noubel

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

2 October 2023

A Central African designer is transforming sneakers into portable manga in Senegal

Manga has fans in Africa too — and not just youngsters!

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

19 September 2023

Military officers seize power in Gabon following disputed elections

Another coup d'état in French-speaking Africa

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

6 September 2023

Gabon sets example in carbon absorption

Gabon to use timber exploitation as an alternative to oil

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

5 September 2023

Transcending boundaries: Celebrating embodiment, pleasure, and resistance

Excerpts of AWID articles discussing women's rights and development

Written by AWID

7 August 2023

Togo finally gives its authors recognition in its school syllabus

Togolese authors deserve to be known across the whole of Africa

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

24 July 2023

In Togo, a journalist honoured for his fight against corruption must from now on live in exile

In Togo, journalists are hard put to make a living

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

17 July 2023

IciCongo: Portrait of a young online channel that wants to ‘Tell the story of Congo differently’

IciCongo also trains students and jounalists

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

7 July 2023

North-eastern Niger has become a safe haven for refugees fleeing armed attacks in the Sahel

Peoples of the Sahel countries find refuge in Niger

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

5 July 2023

A small dictionary of ‘Cha Bubo,’ a vernacular from Butembo in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Cha Bubo is the DRC's equivalent of Côte d'Ivoire's lingua franca 'Nouchi'

Written by IciCongo

Translated by Adam Long

28 June 2023

‘Pozor i styd': Russian has two words for shame

From 'pozor,' visible shame, I move on to 'styd,' inner shame

Written by Guest Contributor

25 June 2023

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