Publications by Patrizia

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This year's François Sergy Prize goes to Abdoulaye Cissé, a radio director in Timbuktu

“I dedicate this award to all those who have lost their lives because of their faith!” Abdoulaye Cissé is the director of Radio Tahanint in Timbuktu, Mali. A pastor and businessman at heart, he received the François Sergy Award on Friday, November 26, in Lomé, Togo, during the closing ceremony of the fourth training week for Christian media professionals in French-speaking Africa. Visibly moved, the 55-year-old man, dressed in a traditional yellow boubou, added that he was also dedicating this award to his mentor, Abdoulaye Sangho, Trans World Radio’s International Director for West and Central Africa, one of the main speakers at Lomé 4, who was present that day.

Tribute to Alain Normand, 1939–2021

Alain Normand passed away on June 29 at the age of 82. This evangelist, pastor, and media personality wanted above all to be a man of peace in the manner of Jesus Christ: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

FOMECAF to Host Two Online Meetings in May

Lomé, May 21, 2021: To strengthen member ties and continue the training initiated in Lomé, FOMECAF is organizing two online meetings on Tuesday, May 25, and Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The program includes: Tuesday, May 25, 2:00 PM GMT: The principles of impactful communication, freely inspired by the bestseller by [...]

#Lomé3: Minister of Communication Urges Journalists at Christian Radio Stations to Strive for Excellence

On Monday, November 23, 2020, FOMECAF launched the third edition of its training program for the Forum of Christian Media in Francophone Africa (FOMECAF). During his address at the opening ceremony, the Minister of Communication encouraged media professionals from faith-based radio stations to strive for excellence in communication. "Information is a valuable asset [...]"