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News October 2025

Egypt. Sudanese turned back at the border.

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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Nigeria. Towards an African Silicon Valley.

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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Nepal. Between Hope and Uncertainty.

The September uprising against the ban on social media quickly turned into a youth uprising against corruption, nepotism, and lack of prospects. Faced with the crisis, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned and Parliament was dissolved. This paved the way for an interim government led by Sushila Karki, charged with preparing for the elections scheduled…

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Cape Verde. Building its own future.

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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Advocacy

Besjana Guri and Olsi Nika. To protect a wild river.

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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Baobab

The Wisdom of Kalaga.

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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Youth & Mission

The Jubilee. The Voice of Youth.

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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