Africa

Press Releases

10 June 2021

Notice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Marco Zennaro case

Faced with worrying reports of worsening conditions of detention of Marco Zennaro, following the instructions of Minister Di Maio, the Italian Ambassador in Khartoum, Gianluigi Vassallo, today made a step of firm protest to the highest Sudanese authorities for the unacceptable conditions in which the compatriot is imprisoned. The Ambassador highlighted the need to ensure […]

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Press Releases

4 June 2021

FOREIGN MINISTRY NOTE – Sudan: Update on the situation of the Italian detainee Marco Zennaro

Mr. Marco Zennaro has been detained in Khartoum since 1 April, following allegations of fraud made by his business partners. The Italian Embassy in Khartoum has been following the case constantly, from the beginning, with regular consular visits to the detained Italian citizen (over 60 visits, to date, since 1 April) and keeping permanently in […]

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4 June 2021

Italian Economic Diplomacy 04 June: latest news from the world

MOROCCO –  AGREEMENT SIGNED BETWEEN ANFIA AND AMICA A collaboration agreement has been signed between ANFIA (the National Association for the Automobile Industry) and AMICA (Association Marocaine pour l’Industrie et la Construction Automobile) for the development of their supply chains and production ecosystems in Italy and Morocco. The meeting was attended by the ANFIA DG, […]

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Press Releases

2 June 2021

Minister Di Maio’s visit in Niger – 2 June, 2021

Strengthening cooperation on migration issues and consolidating bilateral relations will be at the heart of the talks of Minister Luigi Di Maio during today’s visit to Niamey, the capital of Niger. The Minister’s agenda includes meetings with the President of the Republic, Mohamed Bazoum, Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassoumi Massoudou, Minister […]

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Press Releases

31 May 2021

Foreign Ministry Note – Mali

“Italy expresses its closeness to and solidarity with the Malian people at this difficult time. Italy also supports the mediation efforts of ECOWAS and hopes that a government of national unity representing all the country’s forces may soon be formed, capable of accompanying Mali towards peace, stability and fair and inclusive elections in 2022”.

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Press Releases

28 May 2021

FOREIGN MINISTRY NOTE – The Director General for Italians Abroad travels to Sudan

The Foreign Ministry and the Italian Embassy in Khartoum continue to follow, with the utmost attention, the case of the Italian national Marco Zennaro arrested in Sudan in connection with a commercial dispute. In view of the contacts already underway at all levels, the Director General for Italians Abroad and Migration Policies, Luigi Vignali, will […]

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25 May 2021

Deputy Minister Sereni closes the celebrations of the Africa Day 2021

  Click here to see the intervention of VM Marina Sereni:     According to tradition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is celebrating “Africa Day”, to mark the anniversary of the establishment, on 25 May 1963, in Addis Ababa, of the Organisation of African Unity, which changed its name to African Union […]

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25 May 2021

Africa Day – Conference to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the African Union

Africa Day is held on 25 May, each year, to celebrate the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity on 25 May 1963, in Addis Ababa, which became the African Union in 2002. To mark the occasion, a “Conference on the anniversary of the establishment of the African Union” has been organised at Palazzo Montecitorio, […]

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Press Releases

25 May 2021

Africa Day 2021

According to tradition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is celebrating “Africa Day”, to mark the anniversary of the establishment, on 25 May 1963, in Addis Ababa, of the Organisation of African Unity, which changed its name to African Union in 2002. This year, due to the pandemic situation, the Foreign Ministry has […]

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25 May 2021

Minister Luigi Di Maio’s speech for Africa Day

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, took part in the celebrations for Africa Day 2021, delivering his greetings and best wishes for the future.     Visita la pagina dedicata alla Giornata per l’Africa 2021

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25 May 2021

Africa Day 2021

According to tradition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is celebrating “Africa Day”, to mark the anniversary of the establishment, on 25 May 1963, in Addis Ababa, of the Organisation of African Unity, which changed its name to African Union in 2002. This year, due to the pandemic situation, the Foreign Ministry has […]

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Press Releases

24 May 2021

Foreign Ministry Note – Case of the Italian citizen detained in Sudan

From the outset, the Italian Embassy in Sudan, liaising closely with the Foreign Ministry, has followed the case of an Italian citizen detained in Khartoum on charges of fraud against Sudanese companies. Since 1 April, in fact, he has received no less than 58 consular visits from Embassy staff, which continue at least twice a […]

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