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TroisE is Ethical, Fair, and Ethnic – fabrics that tell stories, gestures that change lives.

27/02/2025, Bambini nel Deserto

TroisE is the showcase of Bambini nel Deserto dedicated to high-quality items, made with authentic African fabrics and offered in exchange for a donation. Each TroisE item is born from the combination of the value and originality of the materials and the creativity of design, blending tradition and innovation. Why TroisE in French?The name TroisE […]

15 Years of Child Sponsorship: A Journey of Hope for the Future

01/02/2025, Luca Iotti

In 2025, Bambini nel Deserto celebrates an important milestone: 15 years of Child Sponsorship. Fifteen years of commitment, stories of growth, and children who, thanks to the solidarity of many, have had the opportunity to study, build a future, and break the cycle of poverty. It all began in Thies, Senegal, where some children […]

Silver Oasis: A Project of Hope for Mohamed and His Tuareg Community

23/10/2024, Luca Iotti

In the heart of the desert, where sand meets the horizon and life seems suspended between past and present, there exists a story of resilience and hope. This is the story of Mohamed Ag Abasse, a man who lost everything but not his dignity and his desire for redemption. His story intertwines with the harsh […]

Massacre of Farmers in the Sahel: The Stalemate of Military Governments

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.

Djenné: UNESCO Jewel of the Sahel

31/08/2024, Luca Iotti

UNESCO sites represent the most precious and significant cultural and natural heritage of our planet, recognized for their universal value and the need to preserve them for future generations. These places not only testify to the richness of the world’s cultural and natural diversity but also serve as symbols of identity, history, and collective memory. […]

Transition in Mali: Four Years of Official Narrative

21/08/2024, Luca Iotti

The lack of independent analysis and the strong influence of government propaganda make it difficult to form a clear picture of the events following the ousting of the last democratically elected president. As a result, the future appears even more uncertain. Coups in the Sahel region often seem to occur during the third quarter […]

From Ukraine to the Sahara: new and unexpected alliances

06/08/2024, Luca Iotti

Kyiv is accused of providing support to Tuareg militias against the Russian Wagner “security forces” hired by the Malian government. In the heart of the Sahara, an intricate mosaic of international tensions is being painted in increasingly dark hues. A recent armed clash in the remote locality of Tinzaouaten, in the Kidal region on the […]

The Niger: River of Life and Challenges in the Heart of the Sahel

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 […]

The UN leaves Mali: violence escalates

09/07/2024, Luca Iotti

Mali sees an escalation of violence in the regions of Menaka and Gao between Jihad and Wagner Africa Korpus