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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He is the most internationally renowned Guinean artist. He has participated in biennials, art fairs, and group and solo exhibitions in various countries in Africa, Europe, America, and Asia. He is committed to showing the world his ideas for transforming Africa. Manuel Jerónimo Barreto da Costa de Oliveira, known simply as Nú Barreto, was born…
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On the green hills of Mauritius, prized leaves are harvested that are destined to conquer the world. This is one of the most prized varieties of tea globally, thanks to the growers who have been passing down the secrets of processing for centuries. The island of Mauritius is dotted with patches of intense green that…
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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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Despite the difficulties and risks that mark the current political scenario, it can be said that even today, civil society movements operate with courage and commitment. According to Congolese jurist Paterne Milongo, in several countries of sub-Saharan Africa, civil society has expressed its desire to evolve as a political actor and as a counter-power since…
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The Church plays an important role in the development of the country, where about half the population claims to be Catholic. The evangelisation of the country dates back to the second half of the 19th century, with the arrival of the missionaries of the Holy Spirit, who founded two Apostolic Vicariates, in the north and…
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This plant comprises eight genera and around 130 species. It plays a significant role in traditional medicine. The Hypoxis genus, which includes various species such as Hypoxis interjecta, Hypoxis multiceps, Hypoxis nyasica, Hypoxis obtuse, Hypoxis sobolifera, and the prominent Hypoxis hemerocallidea, holds substantial importance in traditional medicine throughout Southern Africa. As part of the larger…
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Located on the hills of Mvolyé, in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, the Foyer de l’Espérance is a diocesan work that deals with the reception, protection and family and social reintegration of street children and young people, as well as prisoners of the city. We visited the centre. We met the Jesuit Father Alfonso Ruiz,…
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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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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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The Vezo of Madagascar spend their lives sailing in their pirogues, following the wind and currents in search of fish schools. They live in harmony with the ocean and are committed to protecting it. Their small, light outrigger canoes, carved from a tree trunk, caress the waters of the Indian Ocean, driven by the southern…
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His expressive force and naive style have made the Ivorian artist, born Abdoulaye Diarrassouba, one of the world’s best-selling. In his paintings, we see the streets of Abidjan, the inequalities, the reaction to social unease. There are not many adults who can look at the world through the eyes of a child. There are even…
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The Colombian environmental and peace activist has played a key role in establishing a protected area in the Amazon, providing small farmers with access to…
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One day, two friends named Ebopp and Mbaw went off in search of a good site to establish a farm with fine fields of grain and…
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Young people will play an important role at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. This will give young people a greater voice in climate action and policy-making at…
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