African Bishops Oppose Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Roman DialoJanuary 22, 2024025 views In late 2023, the Vatican proposed the blessing of same-sex couples by priests. The bishops of Africa have responded, calling it a “shockwave” and rejecting the proposal. Read more
Controversy Surrounds Early Release of Oscar Pistorius on Parole Roman DialoJanuary 6, 20240121 views Oscar Pistorius, the former world-class sprinter convicted of murdering his girlfriend, has been released on parole and temporarily resides in his uncle’s house in Pretoria, South Africa. Read more
Indian Navy Deploys Warship to Hijacked Freighters off the Coast of Somalia Roman DialoJanuary 6, 20240213 views The Indian Navy has dispatched the destroyer “Chennai” to pursue and provide assistance to a hijacked freighter with an Indian crew off the coast of Somalia. Read more
Somaliland Grants Ethiopia Access to the Red Sea; Somalia Disputes the Agreement Roman DialoJanuary 6, 2024080 views Somaliland has announced its intention to grant landlocked Ethiopia access to the Red Sea, a move that holds significant economic implications for Ethiopia. Read more
France Finalizes Withdrawal from Niger, Poses Challenges for Germany Roman DialoDecember 23, 2023043 views The military government in Niger has announced that all French soldiers will be leaving the country, straining Germany both militarily and politically. Read More Read more
Hundreds of Thousands Flee Fighting in Sudan as Conflict Spreads to Jazeera Province Roman DialoDecember 23, 2023013 views The conflict between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified, spreading to the previously safe Jazeera province. Read More Read more
UN Security Council Approves Rapid Troop Withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo Roman DialoDecember 23, 2023016 views Despite ongoing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the UN Security Council has granted approval for the rapid withdrawal of peacekeeping troops. Read More Read more
The Struggles of Waste-Pickers: A Closer Look at South Africa’s Recycling Industry Roman DialoDecember 23, 2023044 views In South Africa, nearly 90 percent of packaging waste is recycled, thanks to the efforts of waste-pickers who rummage through trash bins in search of valuable materials. Read More Read more
Visit to the New Rulers: German Defense Minister in Niger to Assess Post-Coup Situation Roman DialoDecember 22, 2023038 views German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has arrived in Niger to visit the German soldiers stationed in the country and gain clarity on the approach of the new military rulers who… Read more
Coping with Poverty: The Challenges Faced by Egyptians Amidst Economic Crisis Roman DialoDecember 11, 20230109 views As Egypt grapples with a severe economic crisis and soaring inflation, many Egyptians are struggling to make ends meet. Read more