Focus on Africa support Women for Afghan Women
Maryam is a 14-year-old girl from Afghanistan. Her dream is one day being a doctor…
Ethiopia, the first casualty of the war is the truth
The first casualty of the war is the truth. Fulvio Beltrami. In 2018, one of…
Egypt, Patrick Zaki Spends Second Birthday in Prison. Bologna Mobilizes
Today at 4:00 pm the campaign that began on 8 February 2020 when the news…
G7, Tigray Doesn’t Need Non-Governmental Organizations, it Needs Military Action
During the 2021 G7 Summit , the seven largest advanced economies in the world asked…
The electoral defeat of Abiy if the elections were free and inclusive
The elections on 21 June will be characterize by a very low turnout. There are…
Sudan, June 10 Hearing for Marco Zennaro Postponed. Appeal Filed by Lawyer
The hearing that was to be held on 10 June for Venetian Businessman Marco Zennaro,…
Italian and European Migratory Policies: Stop Landings Without Respecting Human Rights
In his first official visit to Libya, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi expressed satisfaction for…
Algeria, Islam Scholar Sentenced to Three Years
He offended the Prophet Muhammed in his posts and deserves three years detainment. This is…
Uganda, EMERGENCY Project for Children’s Surgical Hospital Designed by Renzo Piano Inaugurated
A staff of 385, 179 of which are healthcare workers. About 80% are local professionals and…
Sudan, Israel Boycott Law Repealed. First Effects of the Abraham Accords
A joint vote between the Sovereign Council and the Council of Ministers, Sudan has abolished…
Chad, President Deby Killed in an Attack. He had recently been re-elected.
He didn’t have time to celebrate his victory in the presidential election. The newly elected…
Malika Chalhy is Moroccan… So?
The story of Malika Chalhy, the 22-year-old from Castelfiorentino who was humiliated and thrown out…
Egypt, Senate Approves Motion to Grant Patrick Zaki Italian Citizenship
“Approving the motion that engages the government to start the process to grant Patrick Zaki…
Islam in Africa, Ramadan Begins Today and Ends on 12 May
Islam is one of the most widespread religions in the world and in addition to…
Water of Africa, Campaign on the Link Between Contaminated Water and Malnutrition
They are from the world of entertainment, sport and social media. They are the VIPs…
Happy Birthday Focus on Africa. Two Years of Stories, News, and Analyses About and From the African Continent
Two years ago, Focus on Africa began its publication. It is the first Italian magazine…
Luca, Vittorio and Mustapha Killed in Congo in the Name of Peace
Yesterday, at 9 o’clock in the morning CET, Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio 43 years of…
DR Congo, An Organized Assault without Escape. Investigation into Who is Responsible and Omissions of Facts
We still don’t have all the elements needed to understand with certainty what happened this…
DR Congo, Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and Military Police Officer Vittorio Iacovacci Killed in Ambush
Details of the ambush that occurred at around 9:00 in the morning CET in Goma,…
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. A Difficult Wound to Heal
On the International day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) that takes place…
If an Italian Researcher Had Been Killed in Chile…
If in Chile, during the Pinochet regime, an Italian researcher had been abducted, disappeared, tortured…
Uganda, General Election on 14 January in a Climate of Repression and Terror
On 14 January, Uganda votes to elect a president, parliament and local representatives. The unrelenting…
AfCFTA to Start, Africa is the Largest Free Trade Area on the Planet
As of today, with the entry into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Ethiopia, After Almost 30 Years, “Notable Guests” to Leave Italian Embassy
Berhanu Bayeh and Addis Tedla, two former leaders of the cruel Mengistu regime (Chief of…
Agitu Gudeta Killed in Trentino, Refugee and Businesswoman, A Symbol of Integration
She arrived in Italy in 2010 after fleeing Ethiopia, bloodied by civil war. Today Agitu…
Special on Migrants. What is Foreseen with the Immigration Security Decree of Cosa Published on 21 October 2020
A new 'immigration-security decree', approved by the Conte II government, has been in force since…
Special Migrants / 150 Italian and International Organizations Call for a Stop to Quarantine Ships
"The protection of the right to life and health cannot vary according to nationality and…
Egypt, Appeal for Continued Support for Zaki and Egyptian Human Rights Defenders
An appeal for continued support for Patrick Zaki and human rights defenders and to ask…
Libya, Activist Lawyer Hanan Al-Baraasi Killed in Benghazi
Gunmen in three vehicles barged down the main shopping street in Benghazi, Shara Ishreen (20th…
Western Sahara, Rete Saharawi: Renewing Mandate Won’t Bring Peace
“Once again, the absence of democratization in the United Nations penalizes populations that, although they…