The fall of the capital of North Kivu, Goma and Bukavu the capital of South Kivu could mean the end of the Kinshasa regime which is unable to stop the Rwandan-backed rebel offensive. Tshisekedi’s days are numbered. The fall of Goma on 27 January and the Bukavu on 16 February confirmed fears that the country…
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Following the expulsion of French troops from Mali, Burkina-Faso and Niger, the leaders of these countries are extending their pro-sovereignty policies to the economic sphere. Together with Senegal, they have embarked on a new policy of resource nationalism. One of the key figures behind these changes is Kemi Seba, whose real name is Stellio Gilles…
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Vida Nova celebrates its 65th anniversary. It follows the joys, hopes and journeys of Mozambican society and the Church. “Vida Nova” is a socio-religious magazine owned by the Archdiocese of Nampula, published under the responsibility of the Paul VI Catechetical Centre of Anchilo and the Comboni Missionaries present in Mozambique. It was founded on January…
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The Arab country is among the major supporters of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) under the command of General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti. RSF is the main recipient of the gold trafficked by the militia’s leaders, starting with the leader Hemeti and his family. But the rich state of the Emirs is also…
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It is a versatile plant with a wide range of uses. Its role in traditional medicine has led to its integration into the pharmaceutical industry. The plant, which belongs to the Apocynaceae family, is commonly known as “devil’s pepper”, a name that reflects its potent properties and peculiarities. This shrub or small tree, which can…
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The lack of a government agricultural policy, the impact of imports, fishing agreements and climate change all have a direct impact on Gambians’ diets. Local initiatives to increase fruit and vegetable production aim to address these issues. Three young Gambian women are working on a fertiliser that will improve the country’s agricultural opportunities. Almost all…
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Commonly known as ringworm bush. This herbaceous plant belongs to the Leguminosae family and is widely distributed throughout Africa. The young leaves of Cassia alata are not only consumed as a vegetable after cooking but are also valued for their nutritional value. The roasted leaves serve as a viable alternative to coffee, providing a caffeine-free…
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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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Nature is seen as a gift from God that helps man to create contact with the spiritual world. Man must live side by side with nature. Nature is a book, which for those who know how to read it, contains advice, warnings against danger and useful knowledge. As a property of God, nature is sacred.…
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The jubilee as a time of emancipation and restoration requires including those who need acceptance: not limiting ourselves to the select few who appear most worthy of God’s favour. The theme that highlights the jubilee inaugurated by Pope Francis on December 24, “Pilgrims of Hope,” intends to highlight, according to the document that preceded the…
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As well as training young talent, she lives his art as a form of reclaiming African cultural traditions, challenging colonial narratives and celebrating the richness of diversity. If there is anyone who today represents African art and its soul in its many facets and expressive capabilities, it is Wetewete Liking. A stage name that corresponds…
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Amid conflict in Ambazonia, in the English-speaking part of Cameroon, the Servants of Mary Ministers of the Sick have kept the Notre Dame de la Santé hospital open for ten years. With a large pool of local workers and volunteer doctors, they are strengthening the region’s health system. We visited the Hospital. In the mountainous…
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She played a key role in a campaign that challenged a corrupt waste trafficking scheme between Italy and Tunisia, resulting in the return of 6,000…
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The Black and white swallow flew high up in the clear, blue sky, wheeling and diving, his fast, pointed wings carrying him at a great speed. Swallow…
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Welcoming, listening and guiding. Some characteristics of Pope Leo with the youth During the years when Father Robert Francis Prevost was pastor of the church of Our…
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