Publications | Miléquêm Diarassouba Photojournalist
Biama, the joyful youth movement in Côte d’Ivoire. This image, captured by Miléquêm Diarassouba, was part of a feature published by El País in September 2025.
This page gathers a selection of Miléquêm Diarassouba’s published work as a photojournalist and filmmaker based in Côte d’Ivoire. His stories and images have appeared in international outlets such as El País and Forbes, reflecting a commitment to documenting resilience, innovation, and humanity across West Africa.
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El País - The miracle of Ivory Coast’s Nero Mer (December 2025)
El País coverage of Néro Mer, a community-led conservation story from Côte d’Ivoire. Written by Sol Acuña, with photographs by Miléquêm Diarassouba.
Published: December 11, 2025
Publication: El País
Story: Sol Acuña
Photography: Miléquêm Diarassouba
Summary
The miracle of Côte d'Ivoire’s Nero Mer explores how the coastal village of Néro Mer transformed its relationship with wildlife by banning monkey poaching and turning conservation into a driver of community development and ecotourism. Through documentary photography, the story follows local residents whose commitment to protecting the mangrove ecosystem has created a unique model of coexistence between people and nature in West Africa.
Topics: Côte d'Ivoire • Néro Mer • Mangroves • Monkey Conservation • Ecotourism • Community Development • Biodiversity • Documentary Photography • West Africa
El País - Biama: the youthful, joyful revolution in Côte d’Ivoire gains traction thanks to TikTok (September 2025)
El País coverage of Biama, a cultural movement led by Ivorian youth. Written by Sol Acuña (binôme), with photos by Miléquêm Diarassouba.
Date: September 2025
Publication: El País
Story: Sol Acuña
Photography: Miléquêm Diarassouba
Summary
An in-depth report on Biama, a cultural movement led by Ivorian youth, combining dance, joy, and resilience. The article explores how this phenomenon is shaping communities and gaining global attention through social media.