Sylvain Favière, a former French soldier and nurse, realized he was psychologically wounded after his mission in Afghanistan. Journalist and director Maud Salomé Ekilla, who works with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, discusses the impact of conflict on civilians, particularly sexual violence. Both stress the importance of breaking the silence to heal the invisible wounds of war. Favière did so with his book 'Ma blessure de guerre invisible,' while Ekilla organizes artistic workshops for victims. The podcast 'Dans la Tête des Hommes' explores the pressures of masculinity and features men challenging gender stereotypes across the African continent.

In Dakar, Senegal, 21 Auchan stores were looted amid protests supporting Ousmane Sonko, leader of the opposition party Pastef. The unrest was triggered by Sonko's arrest on charges of disturbing public order and an accusation of rape. The situation escalated with the involvement of 'nervis', unofficial security forces linked to the ruling party APR. President Macky Sall, who had been abroad, addressed the nation after a week, acknowledging the public's frustration. Political analyst Momar Ndiongue suggested that Sall's power is not as unshakeable as previously thought and that the president must address concerns about the state of democracy and institutional independence.

Marame Kane, a Franco-Senegalese woman, discusses her experience coming out as a lesbian and her activism for LGBTQ rights. Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, a writer, talks about his controversial fiction book 'De Purs Hommes' which deals with the death of a homosexual in Dakar. Both guests share their experiences growing up in Senegal where sexual taboos and prohibitions were prevalent, and homosexuals lived in constant fear. The podcast episode, hosted by journalist Arwa Barkallah, explores homophobia, traditions, and literature between France and Senegal. It is part of Euronews' original series 'Dans la tête des hommes' which examines toxic masculinities across African countries.