The metamorphosis of Akouédo
It’s almost in the heart of Abidjan. And for a long time, Akouedo, was one of the region's most toxic landfills. After being closed in 2018, it underwent an ambitious rehabilitation and has now morphed into the green lung of the megalopolis, open to the public. An example to follow!
Sidiki Diabaté :
«Tradition is ever-present, and modernity is on the move»
Named after his legendary grandfather, he’s the son of the great Toumani, and heir to a long line of griots. Now he’s about to take the world by storm with the release of his new album, Kora Lover.
For all the gold in Mali
In early January, three metric tonnes of bullion extracted by Canadian company Barrick Gold were seized by the Malian authorities. The value of gold has skyrocketed on world markets. There are likely to be significant reserves throughout the region. And tensions between miners and authorities are at boiling point. The aim is to improve profit distribution. It remains to be seen who stands to gain.
Koyo Kouoh:
«If we can imagine the ideal, that means it's possible»
Koyo Kouoh is the first African woman to be appointed Commissioner of the Venice Biennale, the epicentre of the contemporary art world. This year's edition takes place under the banner of inclusion.
Senegal
The Sonko enigma
He is Prime Minister, but not President. Yet he is undeniably at the centre of the revolution currently underway, the echoes of which go far beyond the country's borders. At once a sovereignist and a pan-Africanist, conservative and pragmatic, impulsive and a good listener, he is above all the bearer of hope for change for a large part of the population... Here follows a five-point attempt at portraying the enigma that is Ousman Sonko.
Nigeria
The Great promise
Since taking office just under two years ago, President Tinubu has been pursuing a series of hard-hitting policies. These sweeping changes are set to transform sub-Saharan Africa's leading economy.