International crises, failed trade integration and governance problems: these are the main challenges that await the new leadership of the AfDB. With the planned 2063 agenda, courageous choices are needed not to betray the expectations of the continent. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has a new president, once again from West Africa: Sidi Ould Tah,…
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Antarctica, although formally neutral and without a stable population, is today at the centre of growing geopolitical tensions related to the management of its natural resources. The historic territorial claims of countries such as Argentina and Chile, combined with the global race for fishing, hydrocarbons and minerals, make the continent a critical point for future…
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How in the jubilee year can give hope in the world of politics. “To overcome resignation and despair, refusing to accept that corruption and self-advancement are inevitable in politics, and demanding honesty and accountability from people in public life.” In many parts of the world, especially in some of the longest-established democracies, people seem to…
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Access to Arctic shipping routes is not only a commercial opportunity, but also a matter of strategic security. For countries such as Russia, China and the United States, controlling these routes would give them a significant economic and geopolitical advantage. The importance of Greenland. Greenland, a remote island located beyond the Arctic Circle, is increasingly…
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A versatile plant renowned for its medicinal properties has been traditionally utilized across Africa for centuries. Microglossa pyrifolia, commonly known as the shrubby and climbing plant, exhibits distinctive characteristics. Its stem is adorned with a delicate covering of fine glandular pubescence, adding to its aesthetic allure and tactile appeal. The leaves, alternately arranged along the…
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Three young Africans talk about their lives, and, above all, their dreams. Ghana. Francisca. “Resilience and loyalty” My name is Francisca Appiah and I am a nurse. I was born in a small village in the Asante region of Ghana called Nkwankwaa, surrounded by vast fields and the sound of crickets at night. The main…
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A long time ago, on the island of Java, there were no rice plants. The people only grew cassava for their daily food, as rice was reserved for heaven. At that time, rice was considered the food of the gods. At that time, man was permitted to visit heaven by walking on the clouds. The…
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Pilgrimage has long been part of the Jubilee experience, and the Jubilee 2025 has the eloquent motto “Pilgrims of Hope”. The Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela is one of the most famous in the world. It is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Among the many pilgrimage routes that crisscross the globe, the…
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He helped lead a sophisticated, global campaign to prevent the construction of Fonsalía Port, a massive recreational boat and ferry terminal that threatened a biodiverse 170,000-acre marine protected area in the Canary Islands, Spain. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, a Spanish territory in the Atlantic Ocean. Its southwestern waters are home to…
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In the African country where coffee originated, women perform a magical ritual. The preparation of the popular drink resembles a religious liturgy marked by solemn gestures that have been passed down for centuries with the smoke of incense, prayers to the spirits and prophecies of the future. In Ethiopia, the homeland of coffee, each family…
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He will be canonised with Carlo Acutis on 7 September. A joyful character and lover of nature, Pier Giorgio renounced his privileged position to dedicate his life to the poor. He inspired thousands of youths, relatable in his humble lifestyle yet blessed with an extraordinary personality. Born into a well-off family in April 1901. His…
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North Korea’s growing military ties with Russia reflect a strategic pivot to gain resources, technology, and relevance in a shifting global order. In June 2024, North Korea and Russia signed a Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking their most significant military cooperation agreement since the 1961 Mutual Assistance Treaty between North Korea and the Soviet…
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He helped lead a sophisticated, global campaign to prevent the construction of Fonsalía Port, a massive recreational boat and ferry terminal that threatened a biodiverse…
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A long time ago, on the island of Java, there were no rice plants. The people only grew cassava for their daily food, as rice was…
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Three young Africans talk about their lives, and, above all, their dreams. Ghana. Francisca. “Resilience and loyalty” My name is Francisca Appiah and I am a nurse. I was…
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