The need for an international mining treaty in an era of economic wars over critical minerals Introduction At a time when the energy and digital transition is gathering pace, so-called “critical” minerals - such as lithium, cobalt, rare earths and nickel - are...
To avoid a climate catastrophe, we need to switch our oil and gas-based economy to sustainable energy sources such as solar and wind. Copper and cobalt play an important role in the production of electric motors and batteries. Both metals are mined in Zambia's...
"Instead of given priority to the production of food for the population, Ethiopia favours the production of biofuels and flowers for export." - Ulrich Delius, GfbV-Afrikareferent Fresh flowers are a billion-dollar business in which Africa has conquered a significant...
Recently, the United States excluded four African countries from AGOA trade preferences. What is AGOA and who benefits from it? AGOA - WHAT IS IT? AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) was launched by President Clinton in 2000 to promote trade and investment in...
The roundtable and networking lunch organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue on the theme of "Strategic Raw Materials for Energy Transition: New Partnership Opportunities between Europe and...
Do you envision a world where economic fairness prevails? Wondering how advocacy can translate into tangible change? Let's delve into the heart of our mission and explore the pathways we tread to champion Economic Justice across Africa. 🎯 Our Advocacy Objective:...
On the old trade routes through the Sahara, where caravans used to trade in salt and other coveted goods, a lively human, arms and drug trade by criminal gangs is flourishing today. THE SAHEL-THE POOR HOUSE OF AFRICA The Sahel countries are the former French colonies...
On 25th April 2025, Friday, members and partners of AEFJN Uganda Antenna gathered for their monthly meeting at John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre in Kampala - Uganda. The meeting was a moment for reflection, project updates, and strategic planning, leaning toward...
Abstract Food security, defined by the interplay of availability, accessibility, and affordability, is a persistent global challenge exacerbated by climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and inequities in trade systems. Food sovereignty, as a foundational human...
Rome, 10 October 2024 MANIFESTO We, Civil Society Organisations of Catholic inspiration belonging to the Forum Roma, who every day and all over the world encourage the welcome and inclusion of vulnerable people in order to make the world more and more a common home,...
Introduction The country’s rich agro-ecological diversity, enables farmers to grow a wide variety of crops such as sorghum, millet, maize, cassava, beans, sweet potatoes, bananas, vegetables among others. These crops not only play a crucial role in ensuring food...
SUMMARY: Created in 1999, WHO prequalification ensures that essential medicines comply with WHO standards of quality, safety and efficacy. In so doing, this prequalification facilitates the work of National Regulatory Authorities, which lack the resources, for example...
In the heart of Africa, where climate change is wreaking havoc on communities already grappling with water scarcity and desertification, a humble tree is emerging as a beacon of hope: the moringa tree. Originating from the foothills of the Himalayas, the moringa tree,...
I was still at home in Heverlée with my sisters for Easter on Monday April 21, when I received the news of Pope Francis' death. The European Union flags were hoisted halfway up their flagpoles. Easter Monday was a public holiday, so I came into the office on...
The combined impact of the U.S. Administration’s January 20th executive order mandating a 90-day review and the January 24th ‘stop work order’ have severe and immediate consequences for crisis-affected people. They also disrupt faith-based organisations’ long-standing...
Here in North Africa, our concrete commitment to the most vulnerable - our brothers and sisters in situations of exploitation and all kinds of trafficking - is lived out in the simplest and most discreet ways, following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, because we are...
The need for an international mining treaty in an era of economic wars over critical minerals Introduction At a time when the energy and digital transition is gathering pace, so-called “critical” minerals - such as lithium, cobalt, rare earths and nickel - are...
SUSTAINABLE FARMING PROJECT – SOLIDARITY WITH SOUTH SUDAN (SSS) RIIMENZE Riimenze is located in Western Equatoria State, a very fertile area of South Sudan with great potential for agricultural initiatives, but still underdeveloped due to armed conflicts, frequent...
Abstract This article examines the European Union's migration policies through the ethical lens provided by Pope Francis' encyclical Fratelli Tutti. It argues that the EU's current approach to migration, particularly concerning African migrants, reflects a pattern of...
