02/11/2024, Redazione BnD
Today is Bruna’s birthday (we won’t say her age, because it seems unbelievable in the face of her boundless vitality). We want to send her, in the heart of Africa, our warmest embrace and gratitude. For ten years now, Bruna has spent her time from August to January in Burkina Faso, starting the school year […]
10/09/2024, Redazione BnD
The decision to withdraw French troops, made by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger after a long and unsuccessful intervention, was supposed to mark the beginning of a new era for these countries led by military regimes. However, the results have fallen far short of expectations.
30/08/2024, Luca Iotti
Key Terminology: Deforestation, Forest Degradation, and Deforestation
Let’s start with a brief explanation of some fundamental concepts; “deforestation” simply refers to the removal of trees and plants, which can range from management activities to actual destruction of forested areas. “Deforestation,” on the other hand, has a more negative connotation: it refers to deforestation when the […]
03/08/2024, Luca Iotti
The Niger River, a lifeline for millions in West Africa, flows through a region full of challenges. In Mali and Niger, two Sahelian countries grappling with jihadist threats and adverse climate conditions, the river remains a constant source of sustenance and hope.
The once-thriving ecosystem of the Niger’s inner delta, an area comparable in […]
25/07/2024, Bambini nel Deserto
In Moguéya, in a time marked by profound difficulties for Burkina Faso, a small yet significant gesture of solidarity becomes an occasion for celebration.
22/07/2024, Bambini nel Deserto
The S.O.S. Refugees Project in Burkina Faso, funded by the Tavolo 8×1000 of the Waldensian Church, continues to help Burkinabè refugees, victims of terrorism. Burkina Faso is one of the countries with the highest number of internally displaced persons due to terrorism. The country faces severe radicalization from various groups, leading to increased attacks by […]
06/07/2024, Luca Iotti
Today, we celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives, a special occasion that holds particular significance for us.
25/04/2024, Redazione BnD
Burkina Faso's army was accused of arbitrarily killing 223 civilians, including 56 children, on February 25, an investigation revealed that highlighted one of the most serious incidents of military violence in the country in recent years. The tragic event was associated with expanded military efforts to combat jihadist terrorism, which occurred shortly after Russian troops arrived in the country to beef up security measures.
21/03/2024, Redazione BnD
A recent study released by the global organization for the safety of NGOs, known as the International NGO Safety Organization (INSO), has highlighted a significant concern for the safety of those involved in humanitarian missions, recording over the last year a total of 60 kidnapping incidents involving 146 staff members from various NGOs spread across 15 different countries.
