Interview with Dominique Tchimbakala, presenter of TV5 Monde's Journal Afrique

There are exchanges that flow naturally, encounters that seem natural and conversations that flow with disconcerting fluidity. My exchange with Dominique Tchimbakala on the Surprises Interculturelles podcast is one of those rare moments.

Journalist and presenter of TV5MONDE's Journal Afrique, Dominique is a key figure in the French-speaking media landscape. With humility, passion and unfailing curiosity, she agreed to talk to me, an unusual exercise for her, used to putting others in the spotlight rather than telling her own story.

In this episode, we explore several facets of his background and identity, through themes as rich as :

• His relationship with his bi-cultural background and the way it has shaped his view of the world.

• The richness of his education at the Lycée Français Saint-Exupéry in Brazzaville, Congo 🇨🇬.

• The impact of his international career on his journalism and his vision of current affairs.

• Her commitment asformer president of Union-ALFM, a network of alumni from French lycées around the world.

• His love of markets the world over and the game of haggling reflect a passion for encounters and exchange.

It was a valuable conversation, in which Dominique shared her experience with sincerity and depth. Her view of interculturality, her way of navigating between different cultures and her commitment to diversity make her an essential voice in the current debate on inclusion and openness to the world.

Thank you Dominique, for your trust, your kindness and your infectious passion for the world and its cultures!

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