It is with great sadness that we learned of Henry’s passing. Perilhouat the age of 72.
Henry Perilhou joined Radio France in September 1981, where he became publishing manager in 1983 and head of the editorial department of RFI in January 1987, then deputy editor-in-chief and project manager. In August 1996, he was appointed French editorial director of RFI, then magazine director in 2002. In 2003, he took up the post of deputy French editorial director and head of the Africa department. In 2005, he became director of the Africa office, and finally director of international affairs from 2008 to 2010.
He leaves the memory of a great professional, passionate about African and international news, very attached to field reporting and always sensitive to the singularity and identity of RFI.