Fashion, development, economy, and peace, were the topics of conversation during the FIMA (Festival International De La Mode Africaine) conference held at the United Nations Tuesday 26 Sep, 2013. Alphadi Seidnaly, designer and the founder of FIMA sat amongst a panel of entrepreneurs, task makers and politicians. The panel consisted of Alphadi, Boubacar Bourema, Fatima Djoua, Jacqueline Kakembo, Designer Jedda Khan and Minister of state for foreign affairs of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum. The conference was held to discuss the upcoming 9th edition FIMA event, what it is about, and its importance. It is being held in Niger this November 20th-25th. Alphadi created FIMA as a platform to show African fashions and design, which reflect his culture and his country. Since its beginnings it has gained much popularity. It has helped to shine a light on designers of African decent such as Jedda Khan. It has also allowed a large array...