Publications by Emmanuel Ziehli

Facing the Caliphate: The Ordeal of Religious Minorities in Africa

Ten years after ISIS’s attempt to establish a foothold in the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa has become the new jihadist El Dorado. Groups affiliated with al-Qaeda (JNIM) and the Islamic State (EIGS) are stepping up their offensives in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. This geographical barrier is giving way to a plan for a Sahelian caliphate. The terrorist strategy is evolving: […]

Médias Ébène: A unique mission to make a difference!

Technical support, guidance, and training: this is how the Médias Ébène association supports Christian radio stations in French-speaking Africa. Today, this region faces major challenges, including the rise of religious extremism. In this context, Christian radio stations in Senegal, Mali, Chad, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon… are […]

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DRC: Escalating ADF terror in Mambasa territory

The province of Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is facing a security and humanitarian crisis of alarming proportions. Between March 28 and 31, 2026, rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) carried out a series of bloody raids, blocking major roads and plunging the Mambasa region into terror. The death toll and […]

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Live from the field: Radio Réveil in Bassar (Togo)

A delegation from FOMECAF and Médias Ébène made a strategic visit to Radio Réveil in Bassar (Togo). While emotions surrounding the founder's passing remain strong, the focus was firmly on the future and the sustainability of this essential communication tool. The highlight of this mission was the strengthening of material resources [...]

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World Radio Day: French-language radio stations in Africa in the age of artificial intelligence

Pontarlier, February 9, 2026 – On the initiative of FOMECAF (Forum des Médias Chrétiens d’Afrique Francophone, or Forum of Christian Media in French-speaking Africa), and on the occasion of World Radio Day, a special webinar will be held on Friday, February 13. This strategic meeting will bring together major players in radio broadcasting to explore a topical issue: "AI, a lever [...]

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Live from the field: visit to Kara (Togo)

Médias Ébène's influence is based on two strategic pillars: At the end of 2025, a container loaded with studio and FM equipment was received in Lomé. Immediately afterwards, our teams traveled across northern Togo to support four FOMECAF partner radio stations. See photos of our first stop at Radio Missionnaire […]