Olivier Monnier

Olivier Monnier is an experienced journalist and editor currently working as an Editor at the International Crisis Group. Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Olivier Monnier has over 10 years of experience as an independent journalist and editor. His current roles include:

• Editor at the International Crisis Group (since 2022)2
• Independent Journalist collaborating with French media outlets like AFP, Les Echos, Mediapart, and Libération (since March 2019)1
• Writer/Editor for the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group (since May 2020)1

Previous Work

Prior to his current positions, Olivier worked as:

• West Africa Reporter for Bloomberg News from 2010 to 2018, based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire1
• Stringer for IRIN News in Ivory Coast from 2011 to 20141
• Radio journalist for Radio-Canada from 2010 to 20131

Expertise

Olivier has extensive experience covering:

• West African politics, economics, and security issues
• Canadian politics, business, immigration, and technology sectors
• Governance, human rights, and economic development in various African countries

Education and Languages

• Graduated from École supérieure de journalisme de Lille in 20101
• Studied at Institut d'études politiques de Rennes from 2004 to 20101
• Fluent in French (native) and English, with some knowledge of Spanish and Bambara1

Olivier Monnier is based in Montreal, Canada, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1