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There is still blood flowing in the Sahel

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.

Areas at risk for humanitarian mission workers: Focus on West Africa

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.

Italy’s new course of energy cooperation and development in Africa

17/03/2024, Redazione BnD

March 16, 2024 marked the beginning of an ambitious initiative that aims to position Italy as a European energy hub and to renew the collaboration model with Africa in six key sectors: education, health, water resources, agriculture, energy and infrastructure.

sLuM project: Fight against Malnutrition

22/01/2024, Redazione BnD

The Non-Governmental Organizations involved in the project, Medicus Mundi Italia, Bambini nel Deserto and CESVI have come together to tackle the complexity of the local situation with determination.

Humanitarian assistance remains essential for Burkina Faso

20/01/2024, Redazione BnD

Faced with a volatile security environment, poor families in areas under lockdown in the Sahel region in general, and in Djibo municipality in particular, could see their situation worsen if assistance is not strengthened.

Between coups d’état and terrorism

17/01/2024, Redazione BnD

In recent years, various coups have shaken Sahelian Africa, particularly the west-central Sahel.

The “fall” of the CFA Franc reshapes the Sahel economy

11/01/2024, Redazione BnD

On September 16, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed an agreement inaugurating a new coalition between these Sahelian states. This initiative laid the foundation for even broader transformations.

The Otto per Mille Valdese at Garage Italia

19/12/2023, Luca Iotti

In the heart of Ouagadougou, the vibrant capital of Burkina Faso, lies a project that has changed the prospects of young aspiring mechanics. Garage Italia, a professional training school in mechanics, has become one of the projects dearest to us at Bambini nel Deserto.

The Children’s House of Nagreongo

17/12/2023, Redazione BnD

Currently, the main focus is on the creation of a space dedicated to sports and recreational activities. In addition to promoting the importance of physical movement, we are integrating concepts of mathematics and ecology into the playground construction process. An initiative that not only enriches the educational experience, but also contributes to raising children's awareness of the importance of recycling.