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Sasha Gankin is a journalist based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Born and grew up in Moscou, Soviet Union Studied at TU Berlin Wirtschaftsmathematik 1989 -1993 1994 Started and trained at SFB Multikulti , Berlin BBC World Service since 1996 Africanews since 2016 Deutsche Welle since 2017
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‘Balau’: A rare Burkinabe-Congolese collaboration in Germany
In Munich, Germany, the Münchner Kammerspiele theater hosts 'Balau,' a collaborative show by Burkinabe choreographer Serge Aimé Coulibaly and Congolese writer Fiston Mwanza Mujila. The performance, combining poetry and choreography, explores complex themes of Africa-Europe relations and global humanity. The show features actors from the Münchner Kammerspiele and dancers from Faso Théâtre, aiming to bridge African and German cultures. 'Balau' is scheduled to run until November 16, highlighting the cultural narratives of both creators.
History of Kongo Kingdom at Tunis' Dream City festival
The 9th edition of the Dream City art festival in Tunisia features Congolese photographer Sammy Baloji's work 'Missa Luba,' which delves into the history of the Kongo Kingdom from the 15th century. The performance, lasting about 45 minutes, explores themes such as politics, slavery, and the evangelization of Africa, challenging Belgian colonial narratives. The piece includes contributions from poet Fiston Mwanza Mujila and musicians Barbara Drazkov and Pytshens Kambilo, and will be performed in Brussels next year. The festival emphasizes musical, dance, and theatrical performances, engaging with the city and its inhabitants.
Africa's largest film festival focuses on strong women
FESPACO, Africa's largest film festival held in Burkina Faso, is showcasing films that focus on strong women and pressing social issues. Apolline Traore's film 'Sira' depicts a woman's fight against jihadists, a reality in Burkina Faso. Despite challenges such as poverty and terrorism, the festival celebrates African cinema with a theme of 'The Culture of Peace' for 2023. Notably, half of the films submitted were directed by women, reflecting the growing prominence of female filmmakers in Africa.
Cassava peels help women in Benin to protect the environment
In Southern Benin, women cassava processors have adopted a bio-digester technology designed by Grace Chidikofan of NGO Afrique Espérance, which converts cassava peels into biogas, replacing firewood in gari production and providing organic compost for fertilization. This initiative aims to reduce deforestation, health risks from smoke inhalation, and reliance on imported fertilizers, while increasing the income of 350 women in the commune of Zé.
Segou'Art Festival lights up the banks of the Niger river
The 18th edition of the Segou'Art Festival in Mali showcased the resilience and solidarity of Malian artists despite ECOWAS-imposed sanctions. The festival featured numerous young female artists committed to women's rights, including rising star Mariam Koné and visual artist Indépendance Dognon, who was awarded for her sculptures on breast cancer. Dancer Bibata Maïga's performance celebrated the natural powers of women and the cultural significance of the Niger River.
Niger-Malian Ag'Na Festival brings the best talent to the desert
The Ag'Na Festival, translating to 'culture' in Tamasheq, has been revived by Manny Ansar in Koulikoro, Mali, after being on hiatus since 2012. The festival serves as a gathering for artists from across Mali and provides a platform for those displaced by the security crisis. Songhoy Blues, a band formed in response to Sharia law in northern Mali, and Kader Terhanine, a rising star in Tuareg music, are among the featured talents. The festival fosters a sense of musical nostalgia and aims to promote cultural healing and solidarity.
Niger-Malian Ag'Na Festival brings the best talent to the desert
The Ag'Na Festival, translating to 'culture' in Tamasheq, has been revived by Manny Ansar in Koulikoro, Mali, after being on hiatus since 2012. The festival serves as a gathering for artists from across Mali and provides a platform for those displaced by the security crisis. Songhoy Blues, a band formed in response to Sharia law in northern Mali, and Kader Terhanine, a rising star in Tuareg music, are among the featured talents. The festival fosters a sense of musical nostalgia and aims to promote cultural healing and solidarity.
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