I was privileged, on August 09, to be part of a thesis examination panel entrusted with evaluating Master students' theses and, therefore, with awarding them their final qualifications. lebonselay.com/academia

University of Georgia Alumni Network…Count me in! Aug 19. I am extremely honored to receive this recognition from remarkable mentors, from the University of Georgia, who have contributed so much to my experience as a learner in the field of Civic Engagement and Leadership. #uga

BOOK LAUNCH & SIGNING EVENT: HERE WE GO ! Join me this Friday, Sept. 30 (17h30 to 19h30), in celebrating the launch and signing of my book 'CÔTE D'IVOIRE (IVORY COAST) 2010-2011 POST-ELECTIONS CRISIS : A DIARY OF CHAOS AND RESILIENCE', at "LOF Concept Store" in Cocody, Abidjan.

You came from varied backgrounds (academia, journalism, humanitarian, civil society and more…) to participate in this book launch & signing event. Thanks a million for making this event a blast! Looking forward to the next step !!! Stay tuned!

Just 2 Weeks Away from WAMECA 2022! A pleasure to be part of the WAMECA (West Africa Media Excellence Awards) Grand Jury again! This year West Africa's biggest journalism event, has received 952 entries from journos, from about 450 media houses in all 16 countries in West Africa!

Oct 28. 2022: Back to Wits University, Johannesburg! South Africa...This year, Wits celebrates its 100th anniversary! ---------------------- University of the Witwatersrand, surnommée 'Wits'! La plus importante et la plus prestigieuse université d'Afrique du Sud. Wits a 100 ans!

I'm truly honored to have been invited by the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation)'s Channel Africa, headquartered in Auckland Park, Jo'burg, for interviews & live talks about my book. Kudos to the the 'gorgeous' Pam Koumba & the 'wise' Kabisoso. #sabcnews #ChannelAfrica

DR Congo -Training. Done with the Eastern Kasai leg. Sunday, Nov 27, 2022. Warm greetings from Mbuji-Mayi, Eastern Kasai Province, where most of the DR Congo's diamonds are extracted and processed. #Democracy #FreeSpeech #Election #Electoralviolence #peace #Africa #Congo #DRC

December 02, 2022. In Lubumbashi, Congo DRC's second-largest city.

In Nov-Dec 2022, I spent almost one month in Congo (DRC), training a mix of journalists, female/youth leaders and Heads of provincial administrations & decentralized territorial entities on "freedom of expression and democracy" in EastKasai and Haut-Katanga Provinces. #Democracy.

I've enjoyed working with MFWA climate change journalism fellows during a full month in their Accra HQ. I genuinely enjoyed as a mentor/editor, supporting & guiding the fellows through their professional journey. Getting their stories published is the next natural step.Media Foundation for West Africa

November 2 & 3, OAS Headquarters, USA, Whashington D.C. Invited by UNESCO, the Organization of American States and the IACHR, to take part, on behalf of NAIRE, in the commemoration of the IDEI (International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalistes). #EndImpunity

Happy World Radio Day "Radio:A century informing, entertaining and educating". Radio is a vital medium for connecting and empowering communities across Africa. It serves as a powerful tool for communication, education, and shaping public opinion.#WorldRadioDay2024 #WorldRadioDay

Ce jour, 15 Mars, à Abidjan, j'ai pris part, en tant que Consultant-Expert, à l'atelier de de discussion, de consolidation et de validation des résultats de l'évaluation de la mise en œuvre des recommandations de la CAPAR (Common African Position on Assets Recovery). #CAPAR #IFF

May 3. 2024: World Press Freedom Day "A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis"! Yes, because, journalism and freedom of expression are of paramount importance in the current global environmental crisis. #WorldPressFreedomDay2024

In Nairobi... On my way to graduate as a CIPE Ethics 1st certified Compliance Trainer/Auditor. With ethical leadership at the forefront, Africa can build a more prosperous future, ultimately leading to sustainable development and progress across the continent. #Cipeafrica #CIPE

DW Global Media Forum 2024 "Sharing Solutions". June 16, Germany. Me, attending the Global Media Forum fellowship day, prior to the Conference. A unique opportunity for media professionals, decision-makers from politics, civil society & academia to learn from each other. #GMF2024

Exactly 10 years to the day, at 'Pakhuis de Zwijger', Amsterdam, I had a fruitful interaction with broadcast & print journalism colleagues on 'How to Find Hidden Truths'. Kudos to Evelyn Groenink, ZAM Foundation & Oxfam Novib #OxfamNovib #zammagazine #erasmuniversityrotterdam

Information Integrity Workshop. Oct. 9-10, 2025 I co-led a training workshop on information integrity in electoral times. Aim: Enable 40 journalists to understand the issues related to Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference. PS: Côte d'Ivoire goes to poll on Oct. 25.