Farmer, social entrepreneur, political strategist, and author, Thione Niang took part in the 7th edition of the Financial Afrik Awards, held on January 22 and 23, 2026 in Banjul. On this occasion, he spoke with Financial Afrik about the overall narrative on Africa. The discussion focused on the impact of dominant perceptions of the continent on investment, trade, and entrepreneurship, as well as the story that Africa now intends to project to the rest of the world.
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Financial Afrik Awards: “Africa must take back control of its narrative,” says Thione Niang
Dominique Mabika
Congolese journalist with a passion for economics, finance, and culture. Dominique Mabika's field of expertise is audiovisual media. In this capacity, she hosts Le Grand Débat on Financial Afrik TV and leads the coordination of field reports, as well as the production of documentaries and interviews.
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