Africa

Press Releases

14 July 2026

Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers on El-Obeid (Sudan)

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union urge the Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to immediately cease any action likely to lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid, including drone […]

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Press Releases

5 July 2026

Surfer’s Body Found in Benghazi, Consulate Checks Identity

The Italian Consulate General in Benghazi is working with Libyan authorities to identify a body found at sea. According to local authorities, the body was found with a wetsuit and a kitesurf board that appear to belong to Italian Mimmo Piepoli, who went missing at sea on May 1 during a kitesurfing trip off the […]

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Press Releases

23 June 2026

Italy joins a Statement on the assault of El Obeid (Sudan)

The Foreign Ministers of Italy, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom have adopted a Joint Statement urging all parties to the conflict in Sudan to de-escalate, in light of an extraordinarily severe humanitarian crisis that continues to affect the country’s population. The text of the Statement follows: We, the Foreign Ministers of like-minded […]

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Diplomatic Network

16 June 2026

Luanda, celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Angola

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Embassy of Italy in Angola celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Angola with an evening of music and culture that brought together Angolan authorities, representatives of the Diplomatic Corps, members of the Italian community, and many friends of the two countries. The ceremony was held […]

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Press Releases

4 June 2026

Meeting between Deputy Minister Cirielli and the United Kingdom Minister for International Development and Africa, Jennifer Chapman Baroness Chapman of Darlington

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, met today with the UK Minister for International Development and Africa, Jennifer Chapman. The meeting provided an opportunity to further discuss key shared priorities in the field of development cooperation, with particular attention to Africa and the opportunities offered by the Mattei Plan. The two sides reviewed […]

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Diplomatic Network

3 June 2026

Niamey, Republic Day Celebrations twinned with the FIMAUF Music Festival and a virtual message from Jovanotti

On 31 May 2026, the Embassy of Italy in Niamey celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic with a reception held on the terrace of the Grand Hôtel du Niger, attended by representatives of the Nigerien Government, local and religious authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, the Italian community, and numerous representatives of civil […]

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Diplomatic Network

3 June 2026

Abidjan, celebrations of the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic

On June, 2nd, the celebrations of the Italian Republic Day were held in Abidjan, in the presence of the Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nialé Kaba, the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture, the Italian community, local and traditional authorities, the diplomatic corps, and all friends of Italy. The event represented a moment of unity and […]

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Press Releases

28 May 2026

Consular visit to two Italian nationals from the Flotilla detained in Libya

The Italian Consul General in Benghazi, Filippo Colombo, carried out yesterday evening an initial visit to the two Italian nationals, activists of the “Land Flotilla”, who are being held at a police facility in eastern Libya. The Consul reported that he found them in good condition, but requested that the local authorities make certain improvements […]

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Press Releases

27 May 2026

Italian Development Cooperation funding to support the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

At the initiative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has allocated funding of EUR 1,150,000, signed by Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, to support the immediate humanitarian response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The funding will be made available to […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

25 May 2026

Algiers: sensory journeys with “The world of fragrances”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Algiers hosted the event “The world of fragrances”, dedicated to the world of fragrance creation, with the participation of Rafik Metidja, an internationally renowned perfumer and creator, who guided the audience on a fascinating journey through the history of perfume, interweaving stories, memories, curiosities and anecdotes linked to the art […]

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Press Releases

24 May 2026

Italy celebrates Africa with sport. Tajani at the initiative “Italy-Africa: Cultures at Play” tomorrow with African sports champions

Italy is celebrating Africa Day with sport. Sports champions from Africa and those of African descent participate today at the initiative “Italy-Africa: Cultures at Play”, promoted on the occasion of Africa Day 2026. The event is opened by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at the Institute of the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia. The May 25 anniversary, which […]

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Press Releases

22 May 2026

Africa Day 2026: Italy and Africa together through sport, culture and youth

On the occasion of Africa Day 2026, celebrated annually on 25 May to mark the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, Italy is dedicating this year’s initiative, “Italy-Africa: cultures in play”, to the role of sport as a driver of social, educational and economic development. The event, to be held next Monday at the […]

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