The Nubian people: between Egypt and Sudan
The legacy of the time of the Pharaohs of the Twenty-Fifth Dynasty is being ransomed after the silence caused by intentionally misrepresented history. Now, researchers and institutions are recovering the splendour of the Nubian civilization. The fascinating culture, history, monuments and religion of Egypt have often overshadowed another not less remarkable and surprising civilization that […]
Bolivia: Rainmaking Ritual
Quechuas perform a special ritual to ask for rain from the God of life. According to the narration of the old people of the K’isi k’isi community, in the department of Ouro in the south of the country, the custom of performing the ritual to ask for rain dates back to ancient times. That is […]
Bangladesh: A Day in the Life of a Doctor
Sister Roberta Pignone is a doctor who manages the Damien Hospital, the only specialized facility to treat leprosy, tuberculosis and AIDS in all of southern Bangladesh. Sister Roberta is part of the Sisters of the Immaculate Congregation missionary. She spoke to us about her work and faith. Khulna is the third largest city in Bangladesh. […]
Cameroon: football versus alcohol
A soccer championship is useful in order to keep hundreds of young people away from alcohol consumption. The sun is going down in the town of Mintom, in southern Cameroon, one of the regions of Central Africa with the highest concentration of pygmy population. The sky is turning orange and red and dozens of boys […]
Oral Literature: The Turtle
The turtle is an animal that lives in the river and belongs to the family of ‘Guet’, likewise the crocodile, the monitor lizard, the different species of lizards and the tortoise. Once upon a time birds organised a great meal in heaven. All birds would go and the turtle wanted to go too. He was […]
Kenya historical sites: Gedi, a country town
The Swahili coast is dotted with settlements, some dating back to the X century. Apart from the many villages, there is an impressive number of towns boasting permanent buildings, often two or three story high. Among the most known ruins is Gedi, 100 km north of Mombasa. We visited the place. Gedi was founded in […]
Herbs & Plants: Harrisonia abyssinica, unique medicinal plant
The root in the form of a powder, a decoction, or an infusion, is taken to treat a wide range of diseases including venereal diseases, fevers and malaria amongst others. The leaves are used to disinfect wounds and abscesses throughout tropical Africa. Harrisonia abyssinica belongs to the plant family Fabaceae. The plant is an evergreen […]
Sudan: St Mary’s Hospital in Khartoum
The St. Mary’s Hospital is located in the Arab market district of Khartoum. More than 300 children are born in this structure every month. Six Comboni missionaries of five different nationalities work at St. Mary’s hospital full time. The nuns are supported by a large team of 132 people, including seven doctors, 22 midwives, 23 […]
Africa’s wildlife is declining at alarming levels
The combination of increased poaching, uncontrolled growth leading to the destruction of the habitat, amplified by climate change, is resulting in a dramatic decline of wildlife on the continent. Africa is losing wildlife at an alarming rate. Iconic species such as the elephant, the rhino and the cheetah are being decimated by poachers. According to […]
Oral Literature: The monkey and the crocodile
Once upon a time the monkey and the crocodile were good friends. At midday, the monkey would always go to the riverbank and call the crocodile: “Crocodile come! Let us chat together.” The crocodile would hear him and go to his friend to spend some pleasant time together. One day the chief of all the […]