Africa

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15 December 2015

Cartoline dall’altra Italia: A stop in South Africa for a serial traveller

Gaia Manco, 33 years old and born in Monza, has travelled practically the whole world over the past ten years: China, UK, German, France, and now South Africa.  After having visited “every continent in the world many times, except for Australia”, she has now landed in Johannesburg, at least for the moment, where she works […]

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15 December 2015

South Africa – Embassy of Italy awards competition prizes

The Embassy of Italy in South Africa awarded the prizes to the four winners – Itumeleng Moleko (first prize winner), Nhleketo Nkanyane, Duduzile Mahlangu and Ntokozo Maluleka – of a photography contest involving 28 students of the Rivoningo elementary school in Soshanguvu, Pretoria. The participants were asked to photograph their daily activities with digital cameras […]

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10 December 2015

Algiers – Exhibition: “L’eterno sguardo su Roma” in 40 photos by Stefano Casadio

A unique view of Rome, as seen from the perspective of the 32 statues situated on Rome’s Capitoline Hill, or Campidoglio, from Palazzo Senatorio to Palazzo dei Conservatori to Palazzo Nuovo. This is the focus of a photography exhibition organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in Algiers, entitled “L’eterno sguardo su Roma”. The exhibition, which […]

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2 December 2015

Cape Town – Fiera Milano organises the Art Fair

Once again Fiera Milano, through its South African branch Exhibitions Africa, is organising the Cape Town Art Fair to be held from 19 to 21 February 2016 in the country’s cultural and commercial heart. Director of Fiera Milano Africa for the event Matthew Partridge pointed out that “Contemporary African art was on everyone’s lips at […]

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30 November 2015

Gentiloni: increase diplomatic commitment on behalf of accord in Libya

“We must increase our diplomatic commitment on behalf of accord amongst the parties in Libya”. This was the message Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Paolo Gentiloni sent out to his various colleagues and other members of the audience, including UN Special Envoy for Libya Martin Kobler and Algerian Minister for Maghreb Affairs Abdelkader […]

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25 November 2015

Rabat – Chamber Orchestra of Italian Opera fly to Morocco

The Orchestra of Italian Opera, in its chamber music formation, have flown to Rabat Morocco for a concert featuring the music of Vivaldi to be held tomorrow evening at the Mohammed V National Theatre. The event has been organised by the Embassy of Italy in Morocco and the Italian Cultural Institute and National Theatre of […]

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20 November 2015

Minister Gentiloni meets the Foreign Minister of Burundi, Alain Aimé Nyamitwe

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, received the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Burundi, Alain Aimé Nyamitwe, at the Farnesina this morning, 20 November 2015. Gentiloni told his opposite number of his keen concern over the situation in in Burundi as regards human rights and the fundamental freedoms. […]

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19 November 2015

Khartoum – Small directors grow, film festival at the embassy in Sudan

The capital of Sudan, Khartoum, became the capital of cinema for three days with an event promoted by Embassy of Italy in Sudan, during which author, screenwriter and director of over 70 short films Francesco Cinquemani held a workshop for aspiring young directors. Ambassador of Italy to Sudan Fabrizio Lobasso, commenting on one of the […]

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19 November 2015

Khartoum – Small directors grow, film festival at the embassy in Sudan

The capital of Sudan, Khartoum, became the capital of cinema for three days with an event promoted by Embassy of Italy in Sudan, during which author, screenwriter and director of over 70 short films Francesco Cinquemani held a workshop for aspiring young directors. Ambassador of Italy to Sudan Fabrizio Lobasso, commenting on one of the […]

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17 November 2015

Cape Town – Benefit regatta labeled Italy

A benefit regatta – the Italian Ambassador’s Perennial Trophy – organised for the third year running by Italian ambassador to Pretoria Vincenzo Schioppa, drew ambassadors and consuls, sport stars, businesspersons, sailing enthusiasts and the young people of the Izivunguvungu Foundation. The Foundation’s aim is to teach under-privileged youth the values of friendship, equality and sportsmanship, […]

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2 November 2015

Farnesina: Soddisfazione per la decisione del governo della Repubblica Democratica del Congo

La Farnesina esprime soddisfazione per la decisione del governo della Repubblica Democratica del Congo di consentire che 69 bambini possano raggiungere i loro genitori adottivi in diversi paesi tra cui vi è anche l’Italia. Il Ministro Gentiloni continua a seguire con massimo impegno la vicenda delle famiglie italiane in stretto coordinamento con  Palazzo Chigi e […]

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2 November 2015

15th Italian Language Week – Andrea Pagani Trio in Kampala for concerts and workshop

Ambassador to Kampala Domenico Fornara opens his residence on Wednesday for a concert by the Andrea Pagani Trio. The group is in the Ugandan capital to present its instrumental project “Songs without voices”, which offers jazz versions of both original and well known Italian songs. Guests will include members of the Ugandan authorities, the Italian […]

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