President Sassou-Nguesso has been in power for approximately 40 years. Four decades in which no genuine path of development has been created, but which have served to annihilate the opposition. A few months before the presidential elections, the path seems to be already marked out. With 2026, an election year, the news in Congo continues…
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Brazzaville is allied with China, does not renounce France and, at the same time, cultivates relations with Russia. Due to its geographical position in the heart of Africa and its history as the seat of government of French Equatorial Africa during colonisation, the foreign projection of the Republic of Congo remains one of the most…
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It is one of the well-known medicinal plants that originated from the continent of Africa. The plant is commonly known as the Madagascar periwinkle or Vinca rosea. It is a tender, perennial plant that grows as an herb or subshrub, sprawling along the ground or standing erect, reaching approximately one metre in height. Leaves are…
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From a country at war to a hostile one: the testimony of those who live in limbo between discrimination, arbitrary arrests and forced repatriations. Integration is difficult in a society that shows it does not want those who flee from the neighbouring country. “It all started suddenly. The arrival of the war was a shock…
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Islam and animism intertwine around the Great Mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso, the cultural and spiritual heart of the country. Bobo-Dioulasso, in Burkina Faso, is a city of great charm, where the passage of time is marked by the muezzins who call to prayer, but also by the succession of animist ceremonies and the stories of the…
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The Nigerian digital sector was born in an informal economy context and now represents almost a fifth of GDP. An ecosystem with interesting characteristics of decentralisation that, however, is often attempted to be replaced with the model of concentration of investments in California-style technology hubs. Towards a Nigerian model. The roots of Nigeria’s interest in…
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He is the most internationally renowned Guinean artist. He has participated in biennials, art fairs, and group and solo exhibitions in various countries in Africa, Europe, America, and Asia. He is committed to showing the world his ideas for transforming Africa. Manuel Jerónimo Barreto da Costa de Oliveira, known simply as Nú Barreto, was born…
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On the green hills of Mauritius, prized leaves are harvested that are destined to conquer the world. This is one of the most prized varieties of tea globally, thanks to the growers who have been passing down the secrets of processing for centuries. The island of Mauritius is dotted with patches of intense green that…
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When Cape Verde seceded from Portugal, there were many voices questioning its stability. Its commitment to education, healthcare, infrastructure, and tourism, combined with the consolidation of democracy and political change, has transformed Cape Verde into a point of reference in Africa and beyond. It was July 5, 1975, when Cape Verde gained independence from Portugal,…
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Despite the difficulties and risks that mark the current political scenario, it can be said that even today, civil society movements operate with courage and commitment. According to Congolese jurist Paterne Milongo, in several countries of sub-Saharan Africa, civil society has expressed its desire to evolve as a political actor and as a counter-power since…
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The Church plays an important role in the development of the country, where about half the population claims to be Catholic. The evangelisation of the country dates back to the second half of the 19th century, with the arrival of the missionaries of the Holy Spirit, who founded two Apostolic Vicariates, in the north and…
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This plant comprises eight genera and around 130 species. It plays a significant role in traditional medicine. The Hypoxis genus, which includes various species such as Hypoxis interjecta, Hypoxis multiceps, Hypoxis nyasica, Hypoxis obtuse, Hypoxis sobolifera, and the prominent Hypoxis hemerocallidea, holds substantial importance in traditional medicine throughout Southern Africa. As part of the larger…
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The campaign to safeguard the Vjosa River from a surge in hydropower dam projects led to its historic designation as the Vjosa Wild River National…
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On that day, an elephant, a mouse, a woman, and a thief appeared before Kalaga, who was seated in court to hear the grievances of his subjects…
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We met some of the young people who had come to Rome for the Youth Jubilee. (July 28 – August 3). The underground, streets, buses, and bars…
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