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…
Widespread corruption, disorganised armed forces, and a system of power based on patronage networks. The portrait of a head of state who, betraying the…
The country is emerging as an exception in the Sahel region by stemming the tide of jihadism that has engulfed neighbouring states, through a…
Relations between Taiwan and China are becoming increasingly heated. The situation began to degenerate further in early February 2025, when the giant TSMC decided…
President Erdoğan’s country has built a relationship of trust with many African partners, also taking advantage of their growing detachment from the West. Cooperation, investments and defence have done the rest: the Anatolian presence on the continent is increasingly relevant. Libya, Egypt and Somalia, three countries under scrutiny If there is a continent where Turkish President Recep…
First with Sadat's mercenaries, then with drones and economic agreements in the waters of the Mediterranean. Finally, the military support marked a turning point in the defence of Tripoli against General Haftar's men. And now the future of the country passes through Erdoğan. A ten-year tit-for-tat with the world. This could be the summary of the strategy…
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 destined to weigh on the…
Among all the African countries, Somalia represents the most evident example of Turkish strategy and pragmatism on the continent. The origin of the relationship between the two countries dates back to 2011, the year in which Erdoğan visited a Mogadishu devastated by famine and war with the Islamist militia al-Shabaab, the only non-African leader to visit the…
In this Jubilee year, it is not only the adolescent Carlos Acutis…
In just two decades, the small Dominican health centre in the Mvog-Betsi…
Catholic missionaries have played a significant role in shaping healthcare practices within…
“I love you all and I love justice. Let us not approve…
Andean communities have a special process for freezing and drying potatoes.…
The timeless magic of Jemaa el-Fnaa, the beating heart and treasure…
With his illustrations, he strikes harder than any editorial. After living…
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On November 10, 1995, the Nigerian government executed nine activists from the Ogoni people, the majority…
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The Trump administration has reopened dialogue with Iran, despite Israel's opposition. The conditions set by the…
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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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