Leslie Varenne has been an investigative journalist for 20 years, and is a recognized specialist in Africa, a continent she visits regularly and to which she has devoted numerous articles, reports and books. Her many investigations and publications have also focused on French and international politics and economics. Now an author and researcher, she is a regular speaker at international symposia and conferences, and the author of several books: "Sécurité sociale Main basse sur le trou", published by Carnot (2004). "Ségolène Royal, reine d'un jour, reine de toujours", Hugo Doc (2006). "L'histoire secrète d'Eads", Hugo Doc (2008). "Abobo-la-guerre, terrain de jeu de la France et de l'ONU" Fayard (2012).