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WMD 24. The universal Mission of the Church. An invitation to the Banquet

Pope Francis’ message for the 2024 World Mission Day is written in a context marked by the Church’s synodal journey as well as the preparations for the 2025 Jubilee. Pope Francis invites the Church to rediscover her missionary vocation through a reflection on the parable of the wedding feast (Mt 22:1-14), which symbolises God’s universal

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Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt. Raw Materials for the Future

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 Copperbelt. Zambia became independent from Great Britain in 1964 under the

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Herbs & Plants. Ageratum conyzoides. A remedy for myriads of disease conditions

It is an erect, branching, soft, slightly aromatic, annual herb with shallow fibrous roots. The plant has a goat-like smell and hence the common name “goat weed”. The genus name Ageratum is derived from the Greek words ‘a geras’, meaning non-aging, referring to the longevity of the whole plant. Ageratum conyzoides (Family Asteraceae) is a

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What do Africa’s youth have to say about the future of their world?

The latest African Youth Survey from the Ichikowitz Family Foundation, a leading African foundation promoting active citizenship across the continent, provides a comprehensive look at the perspectives, hopes and concerns of young people in 16 African countries. Now in its third iteration, the 2024 Survey reveals both encouraging signs of optimism as well as ongoing

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