Africa

Economic Diplomacy

5 December 2024

Senegal – A government programme for national development

Senegal’s new government has presented a plan for the country’s development over the next 25 years. Entitled ‘For a Sovereign, Just and Prosperous Senegal,’ the ‘Senegal 2050’ programme has ambitious economic goals – to triple per capita income by 2050 and ensure annual growth of more than 6% by, among other things, developing a strong […]

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Press Releases

28 November 2024

Deputy Minister Cirielli attends the conference presenting the new CIHEAM Bari Training Centre

Today, the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, took part in the presentation of the new “International Training and Innovation Centre” at CIHEAM Bari, as financed with a EUR 6.5 million contribution from Italian Cooperation to create and develop an ecosystem open to innovation and the transfer of skills and […]

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Press Releases

28 November 2024

Undersecretary Silli’s mission to Addis Ababa for talks with Ethiopian political authorities and meetings with the Italian business and civil communities in Ethiopia

On 27 November, Undersecretary Silli went on a mission to Addis Ababa, where he held meetings with both the Ethiopian political authorities and the Italian business and civil community. “Italy and Ethiopia are united by the deep bonds of friendship as well as by historical and intense bilateral relations. Ethiopia is a strategic partner for […]

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Press Releases

27 November 2024

Deputy Minister Cirielli signs an agreement for the development of integrated healthcare services in the Republic of the Congo

An agreement between Italy and the Republic of the Congo was signed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome to support a budget assistance programme aimed at developing integrated healthcare services. The initiative includes an initial Italian contribution of up to EUR 45 million, of which EUR 15 million will be a grant and […]

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Press Releases

21 November 2024

Italy-South Africa bilateral political consultations led by Deputy Minister Cirielli and Deputy Minister of International Relations Alvin Botes held at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Bilateral political consultations between Italy and South Africa were held today at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Italian Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli and South African Deputy Minister of International Relations Alvin Botes led their respective delegations. Deputy Minister Cirielli congratulated South Africa on the country’s democratic tradition, thirty years after the end of Apartheid, […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

20 November 2024

“Souvenir d’Italie” exhibition opened in Dakar

On 9 November, the Italian Cultural Institute in Dakar announced the opening of its new headquarters in Plateau with the exhibition “Souvenir d’Italie”, presented on the occasion of the 15th edition of the Dakar Art Biennale – section OFF and the 13th edition of Partcours. The exhibition, which will remain open to the public at […]

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Press Releases

16 November 2024

Tajani in Turin at the CUAMM meeting: “Government together with the non-profit sector for Africa”.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani, today attended the annual meeting of Doctors with Africa CUAMM at the Lingotto Congress Centre in Turin. The theme of the meeting was “Health at the Centre”, and it was an opportunity to address issues such as health protection in […]

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Diplomatic Network

15 November 2024

Zambia – tribute to Italian music and cuisine

Two fundamental traditions at the heart of Italian culture – music and cuisine – were the focus of the event “Concert and Gala Dinner – Homage to Giacomo Puccini” organised by the Embassy of Italy in Lusaka to celebrate Italian culture in an area of the world where it is little known. The concert, conducted […]

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Economic Diplomacy

30 October 2024

Niger, new regulations to revive sustainable gold production

Niger’s gold industry is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years. According to a report by ITA, this growth will be driven particularly by the expansion of exploration operations carried out by several international companies already operating in the country. According to the same report, the map of gold activities in Niger includes […]

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Diplomatic Network

19 October 2024

Niamey, Italy-Niger Cooperation Day

The Italy-Niger Cooperation Day was held on 17 October, i.e. an event to celebrate Italy’s contribution to Niger through initiatives and activities at several levels, ranging from cooperation to development, vocational training, cultural enhancement and economic development. During the event, the first workshop for companies was inaugurated, organised by the Italian Embassy in Niger, in […]

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Press Releases

7 October 2024

Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli attended the Hamburg Conference on Sustainability: focus on youth entrepreneurship in Africa

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Edmondo Cirielli, spoke today, on behalf of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, at the first Hamburg Conference on Sustainability, a high-level event that brought together political leaders, civil society representatives and entrepreneurs to address global sustainability challenges. During his speech, the Deputy Minister underlined Italy’s commitment […]

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Press Releases

28 September 2024

Undersecretary Tripodi in Washington for the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Anti-Daesh Coalition

Upon instruction of Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi will represent Italy at the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Anti-Daesh Coalition scheduled in Washingtom on 30 September. While reaffirming Italy’s commitment to supporting the Coalition and helping to define its goals for the second […]

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