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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.

Preventing food insecurity in the Sahel

15/01/2024, Redazione BnD

Social protection programs are often the first response to food insecurity and climate shocks. Thanks to the adaptive social protection program in the Sahel financed by a multi-bilateral trust fund and integrated by the International Development Agency (IDA), the emergency response to the drought was activated and over 100,000 families were able to benefit from […]

The double security and socio-political crisis underlying food insecurity in Niger

13/01/2024, Redazione BnD

In the far eastern regions, in Diffa; of the far West, in Tahoua and Tillabéry; and in the central south in Maradi, at least 20% of families, mainly made up of poor people, are faced with food deficits resulting from the effects of security shocks amplified by the impacts of the sociopolitical situation.

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.

In praise of fatherhood

09/01/2024, m.armanino

The National Committee for the Protection of the Homeland, CNSP for short, has existed in Niger since July 26, the day President Mohamed Bazoum was taken prisoner. Months pass and the theme of the Homeland shows no sign of diminishing, on the contrary, patriotism and patriots are now model citizens to imitate. The new Nigerian […]

While in Europe

06/01/2024, m.armanino

We work hard to orient, control, limit, punish and organize migrations here, on the other side of the world creatively called Sahel, there are other realities to deal with. For example, there is Emanuel, Liberian by birth, who used to often stop by to say hello and ask for advice and above all help. He […]

Children in the Niger Desert: a new chapter in the humanitarian mission

02/01/2024, Luca Iotti

With the beginning of 2024, Children in the Desert is preparing to open a new chapter in its history, this time in the heart of the Sahara desert in Agadez, Niger. After more than twenty years of experience in this country, we are turning our vision into reality by creating Children in the Niger Desert, a new NGO that will carry forward our common mission of aid and development.

Away from the Sahel…

16/12/2023, Redazione BnD

In a recent development in the dynamics of the G5 Sahel, Mauritania and Chad have signaled their determination to continue regional efforts despite the withdrawals of Niger and Burkina Faso, following the previously announced exit of Mali.

Where does the BnD teaching material go?

15/12/2023, Luca Iotti

In fact, for over two decades we have also been actively engaged in the collection of educational material in Italy and its direct delivery to many African countries.