Madagascar: Who Are the Winners of the Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon Award?

The Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon Award has found its new recipients in Madagascar. At the 13th edition, RFI honored Nadia Mam'tine Razaf, journalist, and Yves Ramar'Sandjatana, technician, for their contributions to African journalism. This award, given since 2014, honors journalists killed in northern Mali in 2013. ⏱️ 1 min of reading Recent facts and developments Nadia Mam'tine Razaf, editor at the weekly 'Ilaya', was recognized for her fieldwork and rigor. Yves Ramar'Sandjatana, specialist in audiovisual production, was valued for his technical expertise and commitment to information dissemination. These two recipients embody the importance of communication professions in a context of security and political challenges. The award, supported by RFI, aims to support press professionals in Africa. It enables recipients to acquire skills and strengthen their media impact. These awards remind us of the importance of freedom of expression and the responsibility of journalists in a continent in transition. In Madagascar, the recognition of these two profiles highlights the effort to value information professions. ⚡ Key points ▸ Yves Ramar'Sandjatana, specialist in audiovisual production, was valued for his technical expertise and commitment to information dissemination. ▸ Nadia Mam'tine Raz, editor at the weekly 'Ilaya', was recognized for her fieldwork and rigor. ▸ These awards remind us of the importance of freedom of expression and the responsibility of journalists in a continent in transition.