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Recognised as the father of Ivorian literature, Bernard Binlin Dadié died in 2019 at 103. Having lived through a century of history, his views are clearly stamped on his innumerable writings. A look back at the turbulent career of a visionary who fought for the dignity of his fellow citizens.

All the world's vegetables have come together with just one idea in mind: to find themselves on every plate and make every child love them. For that, they each pass before the judges and offer the very best of themselves, in the hope of being awarded the highest marks.

Forced to leave France due to problems with his residence permit, Hélène's partner Sami disappears without trace. In addition to the separation, the young woman has to cope with an unwanted pregnancy and imminent abortion. She feels consumed by loneliness and worry.

In gnawa tradition, a true maalem (master musician) is someone who makes their own musical instrument. Here, the gnawa maalem Essaddiq has damaged his sintir and must make a new one according to the traditional process. For him, it is unthinkable to play an instrument made by someone else.

Kidnapped by terrorists, twelve-year-old Fatima is dumped in a market wearing an explosive belt. In the ten minutes before detonation, her life flashes before her eyes. She also thinks about her mother who is a trader at this market...

From all levels of society, Agnès, Estelle, Kader, Fousseni and Kévin reflect the complex image of Abidjan, or "Babi" as it's known to those who live there. Will they succeed in overcoming the many challenges ahead of them?

The president of the Republic of Zogbeland wants to stand down in favour of his vice-president. The next day, his suicide is announced. His son Michel, returning to his homeland to investigate this suspicious death, has to confront his mother, the formidable and ambitious first lady, already imagining herself president...

Cameroon. Recently, 40 year-old Franck has begun to find the behaviour of his father, Bayo, strange and irrational. The diagnosis is unforgiving: it's Alzheimer's disease. Franck employs a carer, Rachel, to keep an eye on him but the 20 year-old woman herself suffers from a serious kidney disorder...

Within the city of Mboa Matanda, the Crab and Cayman districts have been doing battle for centuries. Tasked with restoring peace, General Dibombè organises a wrestling tournament between the champions of the different districts. But then he finds himself facing General Essoka, the man who had murdered his family.

Nubu, a young boy curious about everything, tends to blunder from one mistake to the next as he learns about life. Fortunately Yara, his sensible well-behaved older sister, always has the time to explain things, offering the perfect opportunity for Nubu to immerse himself in his favourite world: comic books.

North-East Congo in the 1930s. The resistance movement against the Belgian colonial power takes many different forms. Anyoto, or Leopard Men, attack their victims as a leopard attacks its prey. One of their leaders is arrested and executed. For the settlers he's a terrorist; for the Congolese, a resistance hero.

After years of exile, Moutari Wara is allowed to return to his home country but on one condition: that he doesn't get involved in politics. But when the municipal elections are organised early, Aïcha, one of his law students, pushes him to get involved personally against corruption and cronyism.

In a polygamous Muslim family, Aladji takes a fourth wife, Sakina. Welcomed by Aissatou and Nafissa, his first and third wives, Djaili is jealous and keeps her distance. When Sakina finds it difficult remaining without news of her husband, Aissatou decides it's time to explain the principle of "walaandé".

Only just crowned king, Soundiata Keïta has the heavy responsibility of ensuring the strict application of the new rules for the kingdom that he himself decreed: the Manden Charter. With humour and benevolence, he shoulders the role of sovereign and sets out to make Mali as prosperous as possible.

Thanks to the help and support of her friends, Kenda tackles all her little everyday problems with optimism. The children's adventures also offer them an opportunity to understand the importance of human values and the world that surrounds them.