Africa

Press Releases

18 May 2025

Agreement between the Foreign Ministry and the University of Rome “Foro Italico”. Scholarships granted to students from sub-Saharan Africa

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, today signs an agreement at the Farnesina between the Foreign Ministry and the University of Rome “Foro Italico” to launch the program “L’Italia corre verso il futuro” (Italy runs towards the future), aimed at providing scholarships in the sports sector to young people from 10 countries […]

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Economic Diplomacy

9 May 2025

Mauritania: an evolving economy driven by energy, infrastructure, and agro-industry

Before even considering the fishing industry, it is the mining sector that continues to lead Mauritania’s economy, with production on the rise. Energy, however, is the country’s emerging sector, both through transitional sources such as methane and through renewables, which hold vast but still largely untapped potential. The expansion of extractive activities, along with promising […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

17 April 2025

Tunis, sixtieth anniversary of the first Italo-Tunisian archaeological mission

On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the first Italo-Tunisian archaeological mission, the Institut National du Patrimoine (INP), the Embassy of Italy in Tunisia, and the Italian Cultural Institute of Tunis are organising two study days dedicated to the results of the ongoing excavation missions and current cooperation projects in the sector. The study […]

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Press Releases

16 April 2025

G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement marking two years since the beginning of the devastating war in Sudan

Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, unequivocally denounce the ongoing conflict, atrocities and grave human rights violations and abuses in Sudan, as the world marks two years […]

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Diplomatic Network

11 April 2025

Mali, delivery of food aid to orphanages

The Italian Ambassador to Mali, Stefano A. Dejak, alongside the Regional Director of AICS, Giovanni Grandi, participated, together with the Minister for Food Security, Redouane ag Mohamed Ali, in the delivery of a batch of food items to orphanages in Bamako, Koutiala, and Douentza. This delivery is part of the project “Regional Emergency Initiative for […]

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Press Releases

5 April 2025

Speech by Deputy Minister Cirielli at the Conference “Mattei Plan: Projects, Opportunities and Financial Instruments”.

Deputy Minister Cirielli spoke today at the closing of the Conference ‘Mattei Plan: Projects, Opportunities and Financial Instruments’, organised by Unione Industriali Napoli and Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo. Following speeches by representatives of Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Sace, Simest and Confindustria, the Deputy Minister emphasised the political-strategic vision behind the wide range of instruments supporting […]

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Diplomatic Network

4 April 2025

Malawi: Contribution agreement between Italy and WFP for school meals in Chikwawa province

A signing ceremony was held in Lilongwe for the Agreement providing a €4 million contribution to support resilience and food security for school meals in Chikwawa district, Malawi. The event was attended by Ambassador Enrico De Agostini and the Secretary-Generals of the Malawian Ministries of Education and Agriculture. The project, approved by the Joint Development […]

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Press Releases

2 April 2025

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Italian Ministry of the Interior together to promote and implement assisted returns

At the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, chaired this morning by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, a new initiative was presented aimed at combating irregular migration through the improvement and development of assisted voluntary returns from Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia to countries of origin. To underline the close collaboration between […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

18 March 2025

South Africa, Investec Cape Town Art Fair ended

Last February, the 12th Investec Cape Town Art Fair, the largest contemporary art fair in Africa, took place at the Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC). With an audience of over 30,000 people, the 2025 edition was an essential platform for cultural exchanges. The event is organised by Fiera Milano Exhibitions Africa (FMEA) – Fiera […]

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Press Releases

14 March 2025

Deputy Minister Cirielli receives Eritrean President Afewerki’s Economic Advisor

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Edmondo Cirielli, received today at the Farnesina the Economic Advisor of Eritrean President Afewerki, Hagos Ghebrehiwet. The talks focused on the main regional political and security issues, on which the Deputy Minister reiterated Italy’s traditional support for stability and development in the Horn of Africa. Economic […]

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Press Releases

14 March 2025

Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Charlevoix

March 14, 2025 – Charlevoix, Quebec – Global Affairs Canada We the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in Charlevoix on March 12 to 14, 2025. Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security We reaffirmed our […]

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Cultural Diplomacy

5 March 2025

Kenya, Italian music at the Gede Ruins

On 15 February, the Italian Cultural Institute of Nairobi and the Italian Embassy organised an extraordinary cultural event at the Gedi National Monument, recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The concert, titled “Italian Classical Music. Under the Light of Gede Ruins“, was attended by around three hundred spectators and was a great success. […]

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