Africa

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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Press Releases

24 September 2024

Statement by Antonio Tajani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy in his capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly

New York, September 23, 2024 Statement by Antonio Tajani, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy in his capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly   Introduction In today’s meeting in New York, in the wake of the Summit of the Future, […]

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Press Releases

24 September 2024

Ministro Tajani presiede riunione dei Ministri degli Esteri G7 a New York

A margine della Settimana di Alto Livello della 79ma Assemblea Generale delle Nazioni Unite, il Vice Presidente del Consiglio e Ministro degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, On. Antonio Tajani, ha presieduto una riunione informale dei Ministri degli Esteri G7 per fare il punto sui principali dossier internazionali. “La riunione di oggi ci ha […]

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Economic Diplomacy

17 September 2024

Democratic Republic of Congo, the Lobito Corridor becomes a bridge between continents

The Lobito Corridor, an ancient trade route that has been modernized, is now proving to be a strategic asset for Africa. This infrastructure, which connects the rich mining regions of Katanga in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Copperbelt in Zambia to the Angolan port of Lobito, promises to revolutionize trade and economic development […]

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Diplomatic Network

30 August 2024

Mali: Ambassador Dejak and the Minister of Malians Abroad launch the second phase of the Migrant Assistance Centre project in Gao

The Italian Ambassador to Mali, Stefano A. Dejak, met with the Minister of Malians Abroad, Moussa ag Attaher, to jointly launch the second phase of a project aimed at protecting and assisting migrants, centred around the operationalisation of the Migrant Centre built in Gao, in northern Mali. Building on the one million euros invested by […]

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Press Releases

29 August 2024

Burkina Faso: Dichiarazione dell’Alto Rappresentante a nome dell’Unione europea sull’attacco terroristico a Barsalogho

Burkina Faso: Déclaration du Haut Représentant au nom de l’Union europénne sur l’attaque à Barsalogho, Burkina Faso L’Union européenne condamne avec la plus grande fermeté l’attaque terroriste menée par le JNIM le 24 août dernier à Barsalogho, dans la région Centre-Nord du Burkina Faso. Cette nouvelle attaque de grande ampleur a fait des centaines de […]

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Press Releases

9 August 2024

Contributions for emergency initiatives in Ethiopia amounting to EUR 30 million approved

As part of the humanitarian actions carried out within the framework of development cooperation, the Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in charge of International Cooperation Edmondo Cirielli has approved the contributions for emergency initiatives in Ethiopia, totalling EUR 30 million. Ethiopia is a strategic partner for Italy and a pilot country of the Mattei […]

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Press Releases

1 August 2024

Deputy Minister Cirielli chairs the fifth 2024 meeting of the Joint Development Cooperation Committee

Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in charge of International Cooperation Edmondo Cirielli chaired the fifth 2024 meeting of the Joint Development Cooperation Committee, which approved a package of interventions worth EUR 720 million. Africa is confirmed as the main recipient of Italian Cooperation interventions, with two initiatives promoted by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti being […]

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Economic Diplomacy

25 July 2024

Nigeria – the Giant of Africa between opportunities and contradictions

With approximately 230 million inhabitants, today Nigeria is the largest country in Africa by population and one of the largest in the world. In terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the country ranks first in Africa and is among the 30 largest economies in the world. These few elements alone are enough to understand the […]

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