Interviews

Could Patrick Vieira take charge of Senegal's national team? The Senegalese Football Federation is preparing for a high-stakes emergency executive meeting this Saturday in Dakar following the Lions of Teranga's disappointing World Cup exit. Among the topics on the agenda: the future of the national team's head coach. And one name keeps resurfacing in discussions—Patrick Vieira. Born in Dakar, the former French international has built a solid club coaching resume with stints at New York City FC, OGC Nice, Crystal Palace, Racing Strasbourg, and Genoa. Yet he has never led a national team, making this potential opportunity particularly compelling for a coach still chasing his first major trophy. Current coach Pape Thiaw remains in his position despite signing his contract mid-tournamen...

Ismaël Kouassi, Côte d'Ivoire Director for PawaPay: We serve as a vital facilitator, enabling businesses to seamlessly integrate into Africa's mobile money ecosystem. Ismaël Kouassi, the Côte d'Ivoire director for PawaPay, a specialized fintech in African mobile money solutions, highlighted in an exclusive interview that the company positions itself as a technological enabler. PawaPay connects businesses, banks, and SMEs to a multitude of payment ecosystems through a single, unified integration. Kouassi explained that their core function involves streamlining payments, disbursements, transaction monitoring, and comprehensive financial flow management. He emphasized that Côte d'Ivoire and the broader UEMOA region are currently among Africa's most dynamic zones for digital payments. Driven ...

Embark on a literary journey to the heart of West Africa as we introduce an exclusive series featuring authors in their native lands. Today, meet Burkina Faso’s multi-talented storyteller: Roukiata Ouedraogo, a celebrated humorist, actress, and writer whose life and works bridge two continents. "I am a writer, comedian, and actress of Franco-Burkinabè heritage. Born in Burkina Faso, I spent my formative years between Fada N’Gourma and Ouagadougou before relocating to France in the early 2000s. My artistic journey has unfolded at the intersection of theater, writing, humor, radio, and activism." Exploring identity through storytelling Roukiata Ouedraogo’s literary works are deeply rooted in her personal experiences, blending the vibrant...