Africa

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27 March 2017

“Ever Closer Union – The Legacy of the Treaties of Rome for Today’s Europe” in South Africa

As part of the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome (1957-2017) around the world, the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria presented the travelling exhibition “Ever closer union – The Legacy of the Treaties of Rome for Today’s Europe” from 24 to 26 March. The exhibition was set […]

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Interviews

25 March 2017

“Challenge facing Italian cooperation. Our priority is Africa” (by minister Alfano)

Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has reflected on the challenges that lie ahead for Italian cooperation. Setting aside political current affairs, the crazy attack on Westminster, the terrorism emergency, the Treaties of Rome, the minister spoke for 40 minutes about what the goals of the next three-year period will be. He […]

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Press Releases

23 March 2017

Famine risk, Alfano: “Emergency assistance from Italy for Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen”

“Responding to the appeal made by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, we have arranged, through Italian Cooperation, a package of humanitarian aid worth 10 million euros in response to the very serious food crisis that is endangering the survival of 20 million people in Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria and Somalia, including […]

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23 March 2017

Maputo hosts the exhibition “Ever Closer Union”

The exhibition titled “Ever Closer Union”  was inaugurated on 21 March in Maputo to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Rome Treaties in the world. The exhibition was organized by the Italian Embassy to Mozambique at “Spazio Italia”, the Italian Trade Agency’s showroom. It is scheduled to run until 21 April next. Ambassador Marco […]

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3 March 2017

South Africa – “Footprints” Exhibition: Valentina Colella brings Abruzzo to South Africa

Abruzzo is the birth place and throbbing heart of Valentina Colella’s art. “Footprints” is the exhibition-event that she will present in Johannesburg within the framework of the ARP – Art Residency Project promoted by the Centro Luigi di Sarro of Rome and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The exhibition, organised by the Centro Luigi di […]

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28 February 2017

A course to train 50 judges and magistrates kicks off in Cameroon​

Cooperation activities between Italy and Cameroon to foster the Rule of Law and the respect of human rights are continuing thanks to the new high-level training courses promoted by the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa and the Ministry of Justice of Cameroon. The project received logistic support from ENAM (École Nationale d’Administration et de Magistrature […]

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Press Releases

23 February 2017

Gambia: Minister Alfano sends his congratulations to the newly appointed Foreign Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, sent a message of congratulations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gambia, Ousainou Darboe. Minister Alfano expressed the wish that the Country’s new political phase bring positive developments in terms of stabilisation, reconciliation and promoting justice and democracy.    “These developments […]

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Press Releases

19 February 2017

Attack in Mogadishu: firm condemnation by minister Alfano

The minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, firmly condemns today’s violent attack on a Mogadishu market in which a large number of people, including women and children, lost their lives and many more were seriously injured.    “If Shabaab’s involvement were confirmed – minister Alfano said – it would represent a new and extremely serious […]

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15 February 2017

Cameroon – Deputy Foreign Minister Giro: Italy is considered among its most reliable partners

“I am seeing with my own eyes how President Sergio Mattarella’s long visit last year may have changed the relationship between Italy and Cameroon. Today Italy is no longer considered a foreign Country but a friend and one of its most reliable partners,” said the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mario Giro, […]

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Press Releases

10 February 2017

Presidential election in Somalia: Alfano: “An important step towards re-establishing full-scale democracy in the Country”

“I express sincere appreciation for the success of the presidential election in Somalia, which is bound to open a new chapter in the Country’s history,” said Angelino Alfano, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, while commenting the election of Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo as President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The election […]

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9 February 2017

South Africa – “Misperceive” by Girolamo Marri at the Cape Town Art Fair

Saying Cape Town is like saying a lively art scene. This is why the Cape Town Art Fair – the event showcasing African and world contemporary art, running from 17 to 19 February in the South African city – is a must for art professionals and emerging artists. The Cape Town Art Fair – extremely […]

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Press Releases

8 February 2017

Alfano: Development Cooperation – Meeting with Italian networks of civil society organisations

Today at the Farnesina, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, , met with the representatives of AOI, CINI and Link2007, the three major Italian networks of civil society organisations operating in the field of development cooperation. Their representatives, and their leading associates, are active in the Consiglio Nazionale per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo […]

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