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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 […]

The Risk of Being a Humanitarian Worker in Conflict Zones

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, […]

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 […]

Niger: one year after the political change

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 […]

TRUTH ALWAYS MIGRATES OUT OF PREJUDICE #5

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.

Book Donation in Burkina Faso: Celebrations at the Moguéya School

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.

Second delivery of food supplies to Nagreongo

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 […]

In Cadiz on the Spanish Atlantic coast, a beach bar for Africa

17/07/2024, Luca Iotti

magine a golden beach, the sun slowly setting, painting the sky with a thousand shades of orange and pink, and in the background, the sound of the Atlantic Ocean waves gently crashing on the shore. It’s right here in Cadiz, Spain, that Enrico Ruffa decided to plant his roots, opening a beach bar that quickly […]