Melissa Chemam
@melissaontheroad.bsky.social
*Journalist, writer & podcaster - en/fr
> Africa, SWA, Global South + UK/FR diaspora + arts
@ RFI English (ex-BBC, DW, New Arab, F24...)
*Book on Bristol music & activism
https://sites.google.com/view/melissachemam
https://linktr.ee/melissaontheroad
> Africa, SWA, Global South + UK/FR diaspora + arts
@ RFI English (ex-BBC, DW, New Arab, F24...)
*Book on Bristol music & activism
https://sites.google.com/view/melissachemam
https://linktr.ee/melissaontheroad
The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
She's understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
She's understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Rachel Reeves signals plan to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Chancellor understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
She's understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
She's understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate? | Inside Story youtu.be/GsJ6Om3V9Pc?...
Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate? | Inside Story
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate? | Inside Story youtu.be/GsJ6Om3V9Pc?...
TB to the time when I was writing about Sudan to talk about art, not war...
Born in Khartoum in 1966, artist Salah Elmur now lives and works in Cairo, yet, no matter where in the world he finds himself, Sudan is always at the heart of his work...
wepresent.wetransfer.com/stories/sala...
Born in Khartoum in 1966, artist Salah Elmur now lives and works in Cairo, yet, no matter where in the world he finds himself, Sudan is always at the heart of his work...
wepresent.wetransfer.com/stories/sala...
WePresent | Salah Elmur’s paintings inspired by a childhood in Sudan
Painter Salah Elmur now lives in Cairo, but the things he saw and experienced in his time growing up in Sudan are always at the heart of his work
wepresent.wetransfer.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
TB to the time when I was writing about Sudan to talk about art, not war...
Born in Khartoum in 1966, artist Salah Elmur now lives and works in Cairo, yet, no matter where in the world he finds himself, Sudan is always at the heart of his work...
wepresent.wetransfer.com/stories/sala...
Born in Khartoum in 1966, artist Salah Elmur now lives and works in Cairo, yet, no matter where in the world he finds himself, Sudan is always at the heart of his work...
wepresent.wetransfer.com/stories/sala...
L’annulation, sous pression du ministre de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche, d’un colloque du Collège de France consacré à la Palestine, constitue un opprobre démocratique et scientifique.
- par Joseph Confavreux
www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
- par Joseph Confavreux
www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
Annulation d’un colloque sur la Palestine au Collège de France : la chaîne du scandale
L’annulation, sous pression du ministre de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche, d’un colloque du Collège de France consacré à la Palestine, constitue un opprobre démocratique et scientifique.
www.mediapart.fr
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
L’annulation, sous pression du ministre de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche, d’un colloque du Collège de France consacré à la Palestine, constitue un opprobre démocratique et scientifique.
- par Joseph Confavreux
www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
- par Joseph Confavreux
www.mediapart.fr/journal/fran...
Reposted by Melissa Chemam
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
Reposted by Melissa Chemam
Al-Sudani will navigate the challenges of his fragile electoral bloc and post-election negotiations with Shia rivals.
Iraq’s PM al-Sudani may win the elections, but lose his post
Al-Sudani will navigate the challenges of his fragile electoral bloc and post-election negotiations with Shia rivals.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Al-Sudani will navigate the challenges of his fragile electoral bloc and post-election negotiations with Shia rivals.
When your colleagues find it was expected that Sarkozy would get out of prison, and that we can't compare him with other inmates who don't have the power and influence to get their freedom back...
Journalism & media, sometimes... Where do we start?
Journalism & media, sometimes... Where do we start?
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
When your colleagues find it was expected that Sarkozy would get out of prison, and that we can't compare him with other inmates who don't have the power and influence to get their freedom back...
Journalism & media, sometimes... Where do we start?
Journalism & media, sometimes... Where do we start?
Dana Awartani Will Represent Saudi Arabia at the 2026 Venice Biennale www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
Dana Awartani Will Represent Saudi Arabia at the 2026 Venice Biennale
Palestinian Saudi artist Dana Awartani will represent Saudi Arabia at the 2026 Venice Biennale.
www.artnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Dana Awartani Will Represent Saudi Arabia at the 2026 Venice Biennale www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
Cop30 opens in Brazil, exposing global rifts on fossil fuels and finance rfi.my/CAiK.BS
Cop30 opens in Brazil, exposing global rifts on fossil fuels and finance
The 30th UN climate summit opens in the Brazilian Amazon on Monday as nations fall short on emissions pledges and the world edges closer to dangerous warming. Fewer than half of all countries have upd...
rfi.my
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Cop30 opens in Brazil, exposing global rifts on fossil fuels and finance rfi.my/CAiK.BS
News is so depressing, let's go back to music for a while...
Interview with Angélique Kidjo to come from tomorrow in my podcast!
Beyond Music & Angélique Kidjo - Chica de Favela
(ft Pesa Bazz, Siddhartha El Primero, Shocktraderz)
melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2025/11/ange...
Interview with Angélique Kidjo to come from tomorrow in my podcast!
Beyond Music & Angélique Kidjo - Chica de Favela
(ft Pesa Bazz, Siddhartha El Primero, Shocktraderz)
melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2025/11/ange...
Angélique Kidjo - 'Chica de Favela'
Interview to com soon in my podcast ! Beyond Music & Angélique Kidjo - Chica de Favela (ft Pesa Bazz, Siddhartha El Primero, Shocktraderz...
melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
News is so depressing, let's go back to music for a while...
Interview with Angélique Kidjo to come from tomorrow in my podcast!
Beyond Music & Angélique Kidjo - Chica de Favela
(ft Pesa Bazz, Siddhartha El Primero, Shocktraderz)
melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2025/11/ange...
Interview with Angélique Kidjo to come from tomorrow in my podcast!
Beyond Music & Angélique Kidjo - Chica de Favela
(ft Pesa Bazz, Siddhartha El Primero, Shocktraderz)
melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2025/11/ange...
When did "rich countries" ever have "enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis", dear Cop30 chief?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis, says Cop30 chief
Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
When did "rich countries" ever have "enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis", dear Cop30 chief?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Sarkozy is expected to be released from the La Santé Prison this afternoon, according to French reporters outside the prison
The Paris court has agreed to an early release of Sarkozy from prison, ordering him to be placed under “judicial supervision” instead, pending his appeal.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Sarkozy to be released from prison pending appeal, French court rules – Europe live
Former president will be freed today and placed under ‘judicial supervision’
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Sarkozy is expected to be released from the La Santé Prison this afternoon, according to French reporters outside the prison
The Paris court has agreed to an early release of Sarkozy from prison, ordering him to be placed under “judicial supervision” instead, pending his appeal.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Sarkozy to be released from prison pending appeal, French court rules – Europe live
Former president will be freed today and placed under ‘judicial supervision’
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Paris court has agreed to an early release of Sarkozy from prison, ordering him to be placed under “judicial supervision” instead, pending his appeal.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Ouverture de la COP30 à Belém : quels sont les enjeux pour l’Afrique? rfi.my/CAbS.BS
Ouverture de la COP30 à Belém: quels sont les enjeux pour l’Afrique?
La conférence des Nations unies pour le climat, la COP 30, débute ce lundi 10 novembre 2025 à Belém, aux portes de l’Amazonie brésilienne. Et pour le continent africain, les enjeux sont considérables....
rfi.my
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Ouverture de la COP30 à Belém : quels sont les enjeux pour l’Afrique? rfi.my/CAbS.BS
Egypt begins voting in parliamentary elections rfi.my/CAdJ.BS
Egypt begins voting in parliamentary elections
Egyptians head to the polls on Monday to elect a new parliament, which critics say will only further cement President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's grip on power.
rfi.my
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Egypt begins voting in parliamentary elections rfi.my/CAdJ.BS
French court to decide if ex-president Sarkozy can leave jail rfi.my/CAc0.BS
French court to decide if ex-president Sarkozy can leave jail
A French court is expected to decide on Monday whether to release ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy from jail pending an appeals trial over allegations that he sought Libyan funding.
rfi.my
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
French court to decide if ex-president Sarkozy can leave jail rfi.my/CAc0.BS
What the Democrats' resurgence in US elections spells for the 2026 midterms rfi.my/CAbu.BS
What the Democrats' resurgence in US elections spells for the 2026 midterms
The United States' Democratic Party make decisive gains in local elections last week, hinting at new political fault lines in an unsettled electorate. Political scientist Charles Bullock of the Univer...
rfi.my
November 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
What the Democrats' resurgence in US elections spells for the 2026 midterms rfi.my/CAbu.BS
Reposted by Melissa Chemam
Le Sénat abrite un colloque financé par Israël
Le Sénat abrite un colloque financé par Israël
La manifestation est organisée lundi par le lobby Elnet. Selon les informations de Mediapart, le ministère des affaires étrangères israélien s’est engagé à financer cet évènement à hauteur de 72 000 euros. Et ce, alors que l’association assurait jusqu’alors être totalement indépendante du gouvernement Nétanyahou.
l.mediapart.fr
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Le Sénat abrite un colloque financé par Israël
Reposted by Melissa Chemam
“Welcome to Hell” is a report on the abuse and inhuman treatment of Palestinians held in Israeli custody since 7 October 2023. B’Tselem collected testimonies from 55 Palestinians held during that time and released, almost all with no charges.
www.btselem.org
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“Welcome to Hell” is a report on the abuse and inhuman treatment of Palestinians held in Israeli custody since 7 October 2023. B’Tselem collected testimonies from 55 Palestinians held during that time and released, almost all with no charges.
Reposted by Melissa Chemam
44 retweets, pas un de plus, pour cancel Henry Laurens et ses décennies de travaux...
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
44 retweets, pas un de plus, pour cancel Henry Laurens et ses décennies de travaux...
Parmi les participants prévu à ce colloque, désormais annulé :
Dominique de Villepin ou Francesca Albanese, rapporteure spéciale de l’ONU pour les Territoires palestiniens.
www.humanite.fr/en-debat/eta...
Dominique de Villepin ou Francesca Albanese, rapporteure spéciale de l’ONU pour les Territoires palestiniens.
www.humanite.fr/en-debat/eta...
« Foire antisioniste », « pro palestinien » : pourquoi le Collège de France annule un colloque sur la Palestine avec Dominique de Villepin et Francesca Albanese - L'Humanité
L’administrateur du Collège de France a annoncé ce dimanche 10 novembre l’annulation du colloque « La Palestine et l’Europe : poids du passé et dynamiques contempor...
www.humanite.fr
November 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Parmi les participants prévu à ce colloque, désormais annulé :
Dominique de Villepin ou Francesca Albanese, rapporteure spéciale de l’ONU pour les Territoires palestiniens.
www.humanite.fr/en-debat/eta...
Dominique de Villepin ou Francesca Albanese, rapporteure spéciale de l’ONU pour les Territoires palestiniens.
www.humanite.fr/en-debat/eta...
Reposted by Melissa Chemam
Henry Laurens conteste fermement ces accusations : «L’affaire a été créée par les protestations de la Licra, relayées par le Point, qui remet en cause le contenu scientifique du colloque, ce que je récuse fermement et qui constitue une injure pour tous les participants.»
Colloque sur la Palestine annulé au Collège de France : «Certains voient des Frères musulmans partout», déplore son organisateur
Prévu les jeudi 13 et vendredi 14 novembre, l’événement a été annulé ce dimanche après des accusations de «foire antisioniste» de la part de la Licra. L’historien Henry Laurens défend la valeur scient...
www.liberation.fr
November 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Henry Laurens conteste fermement ces accusations : «L’affaire a été créée par les protestations de la Licra, relayées par le Point, qui remet en cause le contenu scientifique du colloque, ce que je récuse fermement et qui constitue une injure pour tous les participants.»