The country is emerging as an exception in the Sahel region by stemming the tide of jihadism that has engulfed neighbouring states, through a combination of military, political, religious and social measures. Camel riders and women religious leaders are among the heroes of this success story. According to the Dakar-based Timbuktu Institute, the Sahelian branch…
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With his illustrations, he strikes harder than any editorial. After living for years in Nairobi, the Tanzanian artist shares a passion that was born early and a reality that never ceases to “inspire.” Gado, the pseudonym of Godfrey Mwampembwa, was born in 1969 in Tanzania, but has lived in Nairobi for many years. He is…
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Andean communities have a special process for freezing and drying potatoes. We take a look. The terms ch’uño or tunta come from the Quechua and Aymara languages, spoken in the Andes, Peru and Bolivia. Both terms mean “frozen and dried potatoes”, used for their conservation in the Andes. Of course, both products have different production…
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Economic, political and military power merge in Crystal Ventures, the holding company of President Paul Kagame’s party. The company operates opaquely but monopolises the country’s production system and is increasingly present in Africa. Since coming to power in 2000, Rwandan President Paul Kagame has constructed a precise narrative, which can be summarised in the formula…
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The timeless magic of Jemaa el-Fnaa, the beating heart and treasure chest of secrets of the city of Marrakech. For a thousand years, the famous square of Marrakech has been transformed into an open-air stage, where dancers, storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, fakirs and fortune tellers perform. Some places release magic just by mentioning them. Jemaa…
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Relations between Taiwan and China are becoming increasingly heated. The situation began to degenerate further in early February 2025, when the giant TSMC decided to invest more than 100 billion in the US. Furthermore, China’s military expansion is contributing to further strain the complex diplomatic relationship between the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan. Rising…
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The Churches of the Awakening were born in the Pentecostal sphere, they have experienced a boom since the 1990s, but on the Red Island, there is an ancient one that remains close to the spirit of its origins. In the central highlands of Madagascar, not far from Fianarantsoa, the capital of the Haute Matsiatra region,…
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Catholic missionaries have played a significant role in shaping healthcare practices within African communities, integrating medical efforts with evangelisation work. This holistic approach combines spiritual and physical care, resulting in significant contributions to several key areas. Juan Carlos Salgado Ortiz, a Comboni missionary brother who worked as a doctor in Africa, explains how. Catholic missionaries…
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Turkey and Egypt are reconciling after eleven years of estrangement and controversy, which began with the Egyptian coup in 2011 that overthrew the Muslim Brotherhood and installed the current president. The reasons for the reconciliation can be read on the regional agendas of the two governments: from Libya to Palestine, passing through Syria. An alliance…
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The Black and white swallow flew high up in the clear, blue sky, wheeling and diving, his fast, pointed wings carrying him at a great speed. Swallow loved flying and never returned to his nest on the cliff-side until the warm sun was low in the West and the long, evening shadows were merging. The…
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The global scenario as we have known it for the last thirty years is undergoing a period of inexorable change, the effects of which can be seen in the geopolitical turmoil affecting the various chessboards. The Mediterranean Sea, while continuing to acquire an ever-greater geo-economic centrality, the centre of interests of the major global powers,…
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Welcoming, listening and guiding. Some characteristics of Pope Leo with the youth During the years when Father Robert Francis Prevost was pastor of the church of Our Lady of Montserrat in Trujillo, Peru, his dedication to young people generated conversions and changes. David, one of the young people of the parish, recalls: “I was able…
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The river is sacred to the Kukama people, who believe that their ancestors reside on the river floor. They are ready to protect the Marañón…
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Like the other farmers, Taro also grew rice, wheat, and vegetables, living in peace and contentment. However, things never remain the same. One time, there was no rainfall,…
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From 24 to 27 July, hundreds of young people from the Comboni youth movements across Europe will gather in Milan, Verona, and Florence, Italy, in preparation…
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