AFRICA-NEWS

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Maternal Mortality: Not only a Health Problem

About 800 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. According to the World Health Organization, WHO, 99% of all maternal deaths occur in developing countries. Maternal mortality is higher in rural areas and in

The Literature of Immigrant Women in Italy

Talking about themselves, about the world around them in the host country with its bitterness and opportunities, having as background the emotional atmosphere of their origins left behind… There are many immigrants and their descendants who venture

Environmental Degradation: No improvement in the Niger Delta

Seventeen years after the execution of the Nigerian poet and playwright, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight of companions who spearheaded the struggle for environmental protection in the Niger Delta in Nigeria, nothing seems to have changed for the better. The

Africa would like to be encouraged by Pope Francis on its path of development

The African continent has had in the last two pontificates two important events: the special synod of the Bishops of Africa which was convened by Pope John Paul II in 1994 and the second Special synod of the Bishops of Africa which was convened by

Chinua Achebe, the Man who awakened the Consciences

Chinua Achebe, the famous Nigerian writer and Poet, died on March 22nd in the United States of America. Afrofonia paid tribute to him in its edition of 30th March. Present in the studio was his fellow countryman, Fr. Godfrey Onah, the vice rector of

Humanitarian Agencies in Syria say more than 6000 People were killed in fighting in the Month of March

Humanitarian agencies in Syria have reported that in the month of March alone 6,000 people were killed in the ongoing fighting between the government and rebels backed by western governments. One of the people who lost their lives was a deacon of

The novelty of the African Cup of Nations, 2013

The African Cup of Nations was held in South Africa between January 19th and February 10th this year. It was organised by the Confederation of African Football. Forty-seven African countries took part in the tournament, among them Mali, currently at

Where is Mozambique going?

During the month of August, the Permanent Council of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Mozambique published a pastoral letter entitled, Building Democracy for the Preservation of Peace. The occasion was the 20th anniversary of the Peace Agreements,

Israel to send home illegal migrants

The prime minister of Israel says thousands of Africans who have arrived in the country illegally will be sent back home. Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel has halted the flow of African migrants into Israel over the past seven months.

Mauritania bans the use of plastic bags

Mauritania has banned the use of plastic bags and plans to jail the manufacturers of such bags for up to a year. The government says the ban is to protect the environment and the lives of animals and fish. More than 70% of cattle and sheep who die

Talks between Sudan and South Sudan to resume on Friday in Addis Ababa

Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the presidents of Sudan and South Sudan are to meet Friday 3 Jan. in Ethiopia's capital. Spokesman Dina Mufti said Thursday that Ethiopia is optimistic the meeting between the president of the two

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC – President urges rebels to let him finish his term

Central African Republic President Francois Bozize on Tuesday urged rebels threatening to enter the capital to lay down their arms and allow him to complete his term. Fighters positioned within 75 km (45 miles) of the capital Bangui accuse Bozize of

Living the Church

"Without Christ, the Church is not but a simple Non-governmental Organisation." This was a statement by Pope Francis during the celebration of Holy Mass with the Cardinals, soon after his election. He has touched the hearts of many people and has prompted us to rethink and reconsider some of the