Africa

Press Releases

22 April 2026

Mission to Mauritania by Deputy Minister Cirielli

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edmondo Cirielli, has concluded a joint mission to Nouakchott together with the Minister of Health, Orazio Schillaci. Following the recent visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, Mauritania confirms its role as a key regional partner for Italy and […]

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Press Releases

21 April 2026

Sudan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union marking three years of war

Three years since the outbreak of war in Sudan, the suffering of the Sudanese people continues unabated. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their respective affiliated militias is destroying lives and depriving the population of its aspirations of the 2018/19 revolution. The European Union reiterates its commitment […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

21 April 2026

Algiers, “Le Chant du Fragile” for Poetry Day

The Italian Cultural Institute in Algiers has produced “Le Chant du Fragile”, an immersive experience halfway between poetry and theatrical performance, directed by Mehdi Hachid. Created in collaboration with the EUNIC cluster in Algiers, the European network of cultural institutes, the initiative is part of the project  “Focus on EUNIC in Algeria”. Amidst suspended veils, […]

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Press Releases

21 April 2026

Tajani closed the Italy-Kenya Business Forum with over 200 companies. New agreements signed

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani closed the Italy-Kenya Business Forum, held yesterday in Rome, together with the President of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto, and the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi. Over 200 Italian companies participated in the event, which consisted of four thematic sessions dedicated to infrastructure, energy and connectivity; […]

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Press Releases

20 April 2026

Adoption of Libya’s first national budget in over a decade. Joint statement by Italy and other partners

The governments of Italy, Egypt, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have adopted a joint statement regarding the signing, on April 11, of a unified 2026 budget for Libya. It is the first Libyan national budget in over a decade and a […]

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Press Releases

19 April 2026

Minister Tajani at the Italy-Kenya Business Forum

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani partecipates in the Italy-Kenya Business Forum, scheduled for today, April 20, at the Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Rome. The President of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto, and the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, will also be attending the Forum.     The event is of strategic importance […]

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Press Releases

15 April 2026

Sudan: Tajani – “Peace cannot wait”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, is in Berlin today to participate in the Third Humanitarian Conference for Sudan, taking place on 15 April, marking the third anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war. The Sudanese crisis represents the world’s most severe humanitarian emergency, with around 15 million displaced people. “The civil war […]

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Press Releases

15 April 2026

Tajani in Berlin for the Third Humanitarian Conference on Sudan

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani is participating today in Berlin in the Third Humanitarian Conference on Sudan, marking the third anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war, which has given rise to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with approximately 15 million displaced persons, nearly 5 million of whom have sought […]

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Press Releases

9 April 2026

Sudan, Tajani: “Efforts must be stepped up to end the civil war; regional countries must play their part”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani will participate on 15 April in Berlin in the Third International Conference on Sudan, organised by Germany together with the European Union, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and the African Union. Tajani noted that the current tensions in the Gulf and the uncertainty surrounding the truce between […]

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Press Releases

4 April 2026

Sudan: Italy’s commitment to “Italy for Sudan” is strengthened with additional aid

A delegation from the Italian Foreign Ministry and the Embassy of Italy in Khartoum has arrived in Port Sudan – as part of the “Italy for Sudan” project – to distribute additional essential food items (including pasta, flour, broad beans, rice, oil, and drinking water) today, April 4 and tomorrow, April 5. This follows the […]

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Press Releases

31 March 2026

Italian Development Cooperation Mission to Kenya

A mission of the Italian Development Cooperation System took place in Kenya – a priority country for Italian Development Cooperation and the Mattei Plan – from March 24 to 27, 2026, with the aim of strengthening and expanding the strategic partnership. During the visit, high-level institutional meetings were held with the Prime Minister and senior […]

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Press Releases

26 March 2026

Undersecretary Tripodi in Addis Ababa for business forum on urban regeneration and infrastructure

The Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Maria Tripodi, is on mission in Ethiopia, where she opened the plenary session of the First Business Forum dedicated to urban regeneration and infrastructure, together with the Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, and the Mayor of Addis Ababa, Adanech Abebe. The Forum provided an important opportunity to present […]

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