The roots of Boko Haram and why its terrorist advance won’t stop
Recent attacks by Boko Haram in Nigeria show that its hold is still strong. A look at the history and current status of the the extremist terrorist group.
The World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations World Food Programme has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its work in the fight against hunger.
Nigeria, gas tanker explosion leaves 35 dead in Nasarawa state
Gas explosions are frequent in Nigeria, where safety standards are poor. In the latest incident, a gas tanker blast killed 35 people in Nasarawa state.
Oil company Eni accused (in Italy) of causing floods in a Nigerian village
The Nigerian community of Aggah has been flooded due to the operations of a company controlled by Eni. It is seeking justice in Italy where the crucial decisions affecting its village are being taken.
The sound of hunger, the video that makes the plight of 5 million children in the Sahel audible
The NGO Action Against Hunger makes the sound of hunger in the Sahel audible thanks to a video that sheds light on what 5 million children feel with the arrival of the most difficult season of the year.
11 of the most important indigenous victories
Battles fought by the native peoples of the world to defend their lands, rights and ways of life. These are 11 of the most important indigenous victories of the past few years.
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.
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.
Child suicide bombers, Boko Haram’s most despicable weapon
Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram used 44 children in suicide attacks in 2015 only. UNICEF has issued a warning.
Nigeria, Boko Haram extremists commit another massacre: victims burnt alive
Almeno 86 persone sono state uccise dal gruppo integralista islamico Boko Haram. Tre donne kamikaze si sono fatte esplodere.