Africa

Press Releases

6 December 2013

Mandela: a continuing inspiration for all peoples, says Giro

“Madiba managed to found a nation by seeking that which unites, and he guided it discreetly through the example and inspiration of his words along the road to a democracy that offered hope. With his life Mandela accomplished a great dream of humanity, for his people and for the entire world. His experience, his humanity, […]

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6 December 2013

Mandela: his lesson of great intellectual honesty is useful to everyone, says Bonino

“What I wish to recall about him is his great intellectual honesty. He gave due credit to De Klerk for overcoming apartheid, laying the foundations, as he acknowledged his adversary, for what went on to become the approach of his entire presidency: reconciliation. This remains a very useful lesson even nowadays, and in many countries”. […]

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6 December 2013

Senegal – Growing demand for Italian

The events of the recently concluded 13th Italian Language Week in Senegal, organised by the Italian embassy in Dakar, concerned Italian language instruction in that country, with screenings of Italian films, an exhibition of Italian artists who live and work in Senegal and a concert by one of the best known Senegalese singer-songwriters Souleymane Faye, […]

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4 December 2013

Kinshasa – da Roma aereo con medicinali contro epidemie (in translation)

La Cooperazione italiana in campo per la Repubblica Democratica del Congo: un volo umanitario di farmaci e presidi terapeutici per la lotta alle epidemie e’ arrivato a Kinshasa, primo passo di una piu’ vasta iniziativa d’emergenza diretta a contrastare il dilagare delle malattie contagiose nel Paese africano. Il carico e’ stato accolto all’aeroporto dall’ambasciatore italiano […]

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4 December 2013

Italy donates 100 million euros to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

After three years, Italy has re-joined the ranks of donor countries to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The announcement was made by Deputy Foreign Minister Lapo Pistelli in Washington, where a fund “Replenishment Conference” is being held. The conference aims to raise 15 billion dollars for the next 3 years. 100 […]

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21 November 2013

International Criminal Court: cooperation by member states crucial

We should listen to the demands of the countries of Africa and, with them, find agreed solutions. Because effective international cooperation is crucial to International Criminal Court (ICC) in performing its mandate. That is the message voiced by Foreign Minister Emma Bonino at the 12th Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the ICC, which today […]

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21 November 2013

Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – Vietnam: Tajani’s visit provides new impetus for Farnesina-UNIDO cluster project

The Vice-President of the European Commission, Antonio Tajani, has led a Growth Mission to South-East Asia, visiting first Vietnam and then Myanmar/STRONGurma and Thailand. The delegation included numerous European companies, many of them Italian, who took part in B2B meetings in Ho Chi Minh City. In the same city, Tajani opened the European Business Centre […]

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Interviews

21 November 2013

“The challenge to the International Criminal Court is being launched from Africa” (l’Unità)

We have recently seen a dangerous weakening of the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a result of the prosecution of Kenya’s political leaders. The proceedings at The Hague against the President of Kenya, Kenyatta, and his deputy, Ruto, are continuing to cause tensions between the court and numerous African states. States who […]

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19 November 2013

Development Cooperation – Italian companies help small farmers in Ethiopia

Italy is increasing its efforts to help small-farmers in Ethiopia, through the “Filiere agricole in Oromia” programme and partnerships with the Pedon S.p.A. group, European leaders in the processing, packaging and distribution of pulses and cereals. The project is funded by Italian Development Cooperation and by the Istituto Agronomico d’Oltremare. Read more, in Italian

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19 November 2013

Cape Town – Charity regatta with Italian Ambassador

Diplomats, business people, politicians and stars of sport and show business: “all at sea” for charity. The first Italian Ambassador’s Perennial Trophy, a charity regatta conceived by our Ambassador in Pretoria, Vincenzo Schioppa, will take place in Cape Town on Saturday 23 November 2013. Read more, in Italian

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15 November 2013

Webinar Angola – On Monday at 10:30 a click away at the opportunities offered by one of the fastest growing African economies

Oil, yes, but that’s not all: from the agri-food industry to construction to pharmaceuticals, Angola is booming with opportunity. Having gained independence in 1975, the country is today one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s rising stars, and the opportunities offered by the Angolan economy and society is the topic of the third “Webinar” set up within the […]

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15 November 2013

Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – Nigeria seeks investments in auto industry

Nigeria seeks investments in auto industry The National Automotive Council recently drafted a plan for the revitalisation of the Nigerian auto industry through the attraction of investments in the production and assembly on site of parts and vehicles. The plan was presented by Council Director Aminu Jalal to European Union officials at the latest of […]

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