Algerians speak Arabic and French, and everybody understands each other, right? Not exactly. In modern Algeria, both compete with Tamazight languages, such as Kabyle, and face the growing use of English. Generations, history, and cultures keep clashing in a constant struggle for national - and individual - identity. By Nesreen Yousfi, from Algiers When my … Continue reading Letter from Algiers: Which language should we speak?
No boxing controversy: Imane Khelif is a true heroine in Algeria
While the media, the world of sport, and the public followed the controversy around Algeria’s Imane Khelif, who won a gold medal in women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics, Algerians only saw one thing every time she stepped into the ring: a brave woman who made their country proud. Nesreen Yousfi, from Algiers (edited … Continue reading No boxing controversy: Imane Khelif is a true heroine in Algeria
Letter from Juba: how basketball restored pride and identity to South Sudan
By Richard Sultan, from Juba For various reasons, many South Sudanese have the experience of living in a foreign country, and I am no exception, having lived in Kenya for more than half a decade. But the hospitality accorded to me and other millions aside, no Kenyan has for once referred to my nationality as South … Continue reading Letter from Juba: how basketball restored pride and identity to South Sudan
False narratives win when the press is silenced, warns Tunisian journalist
After the special series by aidóni and Specto about migration towards and from Tunisia, local journalist Mourad Teyeb shares his views about the consequences of suppressing the work of independent journalism. According to him, extremism and false narratives proliferate when the press cannot do its job. “Fake news multiplied on social media, and hate speech … Continue reading False narratives win when the press is silenced, warns Tunisian journalist
Conflict in Sudan pushing South Sudan’s economy down the cliff
With oil production significantly affected by the war in Sudan, high inflation plagues the young nation, with residents starting to take to the streets to protest - a reminder of how dependent South Sudan still is on political and economic stability in its larger neighbour. By Richard Sultan, from Juba (edited by Rogerio Simoes) … Continue reading Conflict in Sudan pushing South Sudan’s economy down the cliff
‘They were scared. So, I’ve decided to shut up’, says Eléonore Plé about interviewing exiles in Tunisia
After spending months in routes used by people in exile in the Balkans in 2022, Specto’s Eléonore Plé wanted to see with her own eyes the conditions of people from sub-Saharan Africa crossing into Tunisia with the hope of reaching Europe. “It is about the people, not numbers”, she says, in this interview about her … Continue reading ‘They were scared. So, I’ve decided to shut up’, says Eléonore Plé about interviewing exiles in Tunisia
Mohammed’s journey of survival and hope
In the streets of Sfax, a bustling Tunisian city perched by the Mediterranean, Mohammed is one of thousands of foreigners who view this location as a ticket to Europe. Dreaming of a better future in a richer nation, the Sierra Leone national shares his story, which includes a previous failed attempt to cross the Mediterranean … Continue reading Mohammed’s journey of survival and hope
The perils faced by migrants in the shadows of Kasserine
"Come my friend. Come rest" – a seemingly inviting call, resonating with warmth and reassurance, yet concealing a dark truth. This friendly-sounding phrase was overheard by our journalist, Eléonore Plé, during the summer of 2023. The dangers particularly affecting sub-Saharan African people in exile reveal themselves on the tracks of the train line that winds … Continue reading The perils faced by migrants in the shadows of Kasserine
Kamal and his exile life: “I am a migrant, and it is not easy.”
At the age of 19, Kamal has already travelled for years, crossing several countries in Northern Africa since having left his native Cameroon. Using Tunisia as a stepping stone, with a better life in Europe in mind, he recalls the harsh and life-threatening conditions of his journey. By Méline Laffabry (edited by Rogerio Simoes) Kamal … Continue reading Kamal and his exile life: “I am a migrant, and it is not easy.”
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