This 7-minute portrait on Omar Viktor Diop, explores the life and work of a successful Senegalese photographer. Shot by me and edited by Patrick Schulz-Heil and the Arte.tv editors.
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Youssou N’Dour records song for peace in Central Africa. Senegalese music icon Youssou N’Dour recorded a song dedicated to peace in the Central African Republic with one of its rising stars. CAR has been torn apart by inter-religious violence. Footage and soundbites from N’dour at the studio were filmed and delivered to Agence France Press in January 2014.
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Police and rioters clashed in the streets of Dakar after the Constitutional Court ruled that then-President Abdoulaye Wade, 85, could seek a third term in office. Rushes from 23 June 2012 sold to Agence France Press.
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Ghana’s government has scrapped a controversial ban on newly qualified nurses travelling to find more lucrative employment abroad. The ban was introduced 10 years ago when the West African country was suffering from a shortfall of nurses as many headed off for better opportunities in the West. A BBC report with Sammy Darko shot and edited by me.
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This is a teaser of a 7 minute video for the Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection of European Commission (ECHO) about the permanent emergency in Sahel Region. Over the last decade, four successive food crises have affected up to 18 million people in the Sahel. Hunger and malnutrition have now become a permanent emergency. Since 2012, the AGIR alliance aims to break this cycle of emergency by addressing its causes and reinforcing the resilience of the most vulnerable people. In the field we see best practices being multiplied. By displaying resolve and coordinated action across the region we can guarantee a dignified future for the people of the Sahel. The time for AGIR is now. More information: http://ec.europa.eu/echo/media/videos/2014/agir_breaking_cycle_emergency_en.htm To watch the 7 minutes version: http://youtu.be/GbcGYGHXOyI
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After enduring months of intimidation from rebel fighters, radio presenters are back on air in Gao, spreading a message of reconciliation following the ousting of Islamist militants. A short reportage for Agence France-Presse just a few days after Gao was freed from Islamist insurgents.
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You may have seen the Statue of Liberty in New York, you can now visit the “Monument à la Renaissance Africaine” in Dakar. Finished in April 2010 as dreamt by Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, it is the world’s biggest bronze statue. But most people in Dakar were not happy about it as it cost a fortune. In this reportage, I’ve been working as a cameraman with the France2 crew.
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In Senegal, Malian children undergo open-heart surgery. The operations were made possible through a humanitarian programme put in place to train local doctors whilst treating patients from West Africa instead of sending the to Europe. A short reportage for Agence France Presse.
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Created in 2006, SenCirk, one of the rarest circus companies in Africa has changed the lives of dozens of youngsters. Modou, originally from Gambia, was living on the streets before the circus sunk its teeth into him. Today he is a troupe leader and helps to train the next generation of circus acts. A 2’30-minute reportage for Agence France-Presse. Shot, edited and scripted by me.
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Casamance is a isolated region in the south of Senegal, rich in natural resources but struggled economically. Among Gambia and Guinea borders, this region has been suffering 3 decades of fight of armed movement seeking the independence of the region. The conflict began on 1982, when a peaceful protest was brutally repressed. Several hundred people then withdrew to the forest and started the rebellion. Since then, tensions between rebel leaders have divided the movement into different factions, but the fighting against the Senegalese army continues. Over the years this silent conflict has killed over 5000 people, including 800 victims of anti personnel mines planted by both sides and it has displaced tens of thousands of others. Doc in production with the journalist collective from Bégué Press.
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Guinean paramilitary police officer has been slapped with the first rape charges in the 2009 Conakry Stadium massacre during which at least 157 protesters were killed. The suspect was detained and charged on April 2013 and appeared before the judges in the West African country’s capital. Short reportage shot, edited and scripted by me for Agence France-Presse.
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Juan Espino, a European fighter joins the ranks of Senegalese wrestlers. After training in one of the most famous wrestling schools, Juan became the “white lion”. Unbeaten, he is the only European evolving in the traditional sport that stirs passions in West Africa. A 24-minute reportage for Canal+ Spain for which I filmed part of the footage.
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