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News September 2025

China. The new frontiers of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China is expanding its scope of action in strategic areas such as the Arctic and Panama, creating a network of interconnections that support its rise as a global superpower. These projects should allow the Beijing government to increase its economic and political influence and access strategic resources essential…

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Angola and Mozambique. Strategic allies for the UAE.

Angola, located on the Atlantic Ocean, and Mozambique, on the Indian Ocean, are becoming increasingly important partners for the United Arab Emirates in Africa. In the case of Angola, the United Arab Emirates is deepening economic ties, promising significant investments in crucial sectors such as energy, technology and maritime logistics. This is written by Albert…

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Zimbabwe. Chinese plunder.

Investors from the Asian country control a large part of the country’s subsoil, conniving with powerful local people. The consequences for the communities are grave. Isolated from the West, the alternative chosen years ago by Harare still appears problematic Zimbabwe faces a myriad of challenges: from political unrest to prolonged social instability. A climate that…

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West Africa. The war between Ukraine and Russia is spilling over into the region.

The war between Russia and Ukraine is having an increasing impact on Africa. A recent proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to supply Ghana with drone technology has caused tensions in West Africa, where Ukrainian military aid to Tuareg rebels prompted three Sahel countries to sever diplomatic ties with Kyiv. The war between Ukraine and…

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Advocacy

Adenike Oladosu. Climate Change: Time to Act.

Nigerian ecofeminist Adenike Titilope Oladosu is the founder of   I Lead Climate Action, an initiative aimed at empowering women and youth to combat climate change.…

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Baobab

The Crocodile and the Cockerel.

Once upon a time, the crocodile was king of the animals. He was holding court one day. He sat majestically on his throne as he received…

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Youth & Mission

Jubilee of the Youth: An Unforgettable Journey of Hope.

Coming from five continents, 270 young people belonging to the Comboni Youth Movement gathered in Rome (24th July – 4th August 2025) to celebrate the Jubilee.…

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