Assa Samake-Roman

Columnist

Assa Samaké-Roman is a French journalist and columnist living in Edinburgh, who focuses on Scotland's politics, culture, and society. Assa's coverage extends to respected French-speaking media outlets such as Radio France Internationale, Radio-Télévision Suisse, and Le Figaro. When she is not writing or speaking on the microphone herself, she collaborates with journalists from France and Switzerland, providing invaluable assistance in producing compelling content about Scotland. She is also the co-founder and editor of La Revue Écossaise, a new francophone magazine exploring Scotland's ideas, culture, history, and politics en français.

Assa Samaké-Roman is a French journalist and columnist living in Edinburgh, who focuses on Scotland's politics, culture, and society. Assa's coverage extends to respected French-speaking media outlets such as Radio France Internationale, Radio-Télévision Suisse, and Le Figaro. When she is not writing or speaking on the microphone herself, she collaborates with journalists from France and Switzerland, providing invaluable assistance in producing compelling content about Scotland. She is also the co-founder and editor of La Revue Écossaise, a new francophone magazine exploring Scotland's ideas, culture, history, and politics en français.

Latest articles from Assa Samake-Roman

COMMENT I want to live a greener life but I can't handle more mental stress

A FEW weeks ago, I joined some friends in a game called Ma Petite Planète (My Little Planet, also available in English). It’s a three-week eco-challenge where participants form teams and compete to complete as many environmentally friendly actions as possible. The premise is simple – by taking part in a series of small, achievable tasks – like reducing plastic, buying local food, cutting down on food waste and animal product consumption, cycling instead of driving, etc – you can ease yo

COMMENT I love the Baby Box — here’s why it matters more than you might think

THREE years ago, I found myself in my living room, capturing a moment I wanted to share with my family. I was unboxing the Baby Box that had just arrived—a simple cardboard box filled with essentials for my soon-to-be-born child. It felt like Christmas morning to me. This box, sent by the Scottish Government, was designed to give every baby in Scotland an equal start in life, regardless of their family’s financial situation. As I unwrapped tiny baby clothes, a digital thermometer, blankets,