Nelson Mandela. The best, most provocative and inspiring quotes
A kind smile, incomparable humanity and great words of wisdom, this is how we remember Nelson Mandela. Here are his top quotes.
What is happening in South Sudan, five years after independence
Violence has broken out again in South Sudan, in the days of the 5th anniversary of its independence. Hundreds have already died.
A letter to Emmanuel, the refugee killed in Italy because he was black
Lettera a Emmanuel, scampato ad un attentato in Nigeria, alle violenze in Libia, alla traversata del Mediterraneo. Ucciso nelle Marche perché nero.
Elephants risk vanishing from Tanzania’s largest game reserve
The future of wildlife and ecosystems in Tanzania’s largest game reserve is under threat due to poaching and harmful industrial activities.
South African solar plant set to bring energy to thousands
Also in response to chronic power outages in South Africa, the Mulilo Sonnedix Prieska PV plant will provide clean and reliable energy as well as employment.
Malawi, people with albinism are hunted and killed in the name of superstition
Amnesty International denuncia la strage in corso nello stato africano, dove gli albini vengono uccisi e fatti a pezzi per fabbricare talismani impiegati nella medicina tradizionale.
Niger Delta, the oil spill clean-up has started. It will take 30 years
The Nigerian government launched the clean-up of one of the world’s most oil-polluted regions. It’s the unprecedented victory environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa had fought for.
South Africa lifts its ban on rhino horn trade
After facing pressures of farmers and ranchers, South Africa decided to lift a ban on the domestic trade in rhino horns.
A journey to discover the world’s most colourful fabrics
Why are the fabrics of the south of the world so colourful and showy? Let’s discover together the colours and patterns used by indigenous peoples for realising fabrics.
United Nations, blue helmets accused of sex abuse in Africa
The UN denounced 44 cases of sexual abuse by the blue helmets so far this year. Only few of them have been punished.