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 […]
29/08/2024, Redazione BnD
Choosing to allocate the 5×1000 to Bambini nel Deserto (BnD) is the simplest and most effective way to support projects and activities that improve the quality of life for children and communities in Africa and in emergency situations.
All it takes is a signature on your tax return and entering the tax code of BnD […]
27/08/2024, Redazione BnD
In the Zac Mbao neighborhood on the outskirts of Dakar, the street leading to Abdou Touré’s home is notable for its cleanliness and lush greenery. This picturesque corner, enriched with flowers and fruit trees, contrasts sharply with the generally barren landscape of the Senegalese capital.
The creator of this green oasis in a city dominated […]
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 […]
19/08/2024, Redazione BnD
Every year on August 19, the global community comes together to commemorate World Humanitarian Day. This date was chosen to honor the 22 humanitarian workers who lost their lives during the 2003 bombing of the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, where Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN Special Representative for Iraq, also perished.
In 2008, […]
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 […]
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 […]
31/07/2024, Luca Iotti
In a symbolic gesture marking a turning point in Niger’s recent history, the current government has established a new national holiday. July 26 is now designated as a national celebration day, commemorating what the authorities call a crucial moment for the country’s sovereignty.
This date marks the anniversary of an event that radically altered […]
26/07/2024, Luca Iotti
August is just around the corner, and for thousands of Italians, the association between summer-holidays-sea is automatic. But for a long time now, the sea, and particularly the Mediterranean Sea, has been an ambivalent symbol, no longer evoking just relaxation and carefree summer days, but also migrations and the tragic events often linked to them.
