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News February 2025

Myanmar. Four years of civil war amid international indifference.

The country marks the fourth anniversary of the coup by the military junta of General Min Aung Hlaing in 2021, forgotten by the rest of the world focused on other regional conflicts. What are the prospects for this year? The majority of the 51 million Burmese, from Yangon to Laishio and from Naypyidaw to Sittwe,…

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Nigeria – Europe Gas Pipeline. The Babel of Gas.

The construction of a gas pipeline linking Nigeria to the southern coast of Europe could change the European Union’s energy balance, making it less dependent on Russian gas. However, the large-scale project faces several challenges and raises numerous questions, some arising from the complex situation in West Africa. The first issue concerns the infrastructure route,…

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Assad’s fall complicates life for Russian mercenaries in Africa.

The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could weaken Moscow-backed regimes in Africa and beyond, reducing Russian influence on the continent. One consequence would be a further expansion of jihadist activities in the Sahel. The brutal fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria last December could make it difficult for Russia to maintain its military…

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Advocacy

Mongolia. Batmunkh Luvsandash. A Steward of the land.

Determined to protect his homeland from mining, Batmunkh Luvsandash’s activism resulted in the creation of a 66,000-acre protected area in Dornogovi province in April 2022,…

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Baobab

The Nyanjira smile.

Once upon a time, there was a girl of enchanting beauty. Her name was Nyanjira. She had soft, smooth skin and a very sweet smile that…

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Youth & Mission

Pope Francis to Young People. “¡Hagan lío!”

During his pontificate, Pope Francis has placed young people at the centre of his pastoral attention, recognising them as key players in building a better future.…

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