Melvine is a Programme Assistant under the Freedom of Expression & Digital Rights Programme at the Media Foundation for West Africa.

With a background in French–English translation, he contributes to in-depth analytical reports, rapid alerts, and special publications on freedom of expression in the region, while actively supporting the organisation’s engagements and advocacy in Francophone countries, facilitating engagement between journalists, government bodies, and regional stakeholders to promote a safer and more enabling environment for the media.

With over four years of professional experience, Melvine combines linguistic expertise with practical knowledge of media and freedom of expression advocacy to support the organisation’s regional activities.

Before joining the organisation, he worked as a freelance translator, French teacher, and movie dubbing artist.