Acea and Orascom Construction join forces to transform the water sector in Africa and the Middle East
This collaboration aims to develop new projects in the water sector to improve access to water and services in Africa and the Middle East
Businesses: new Simest subsidized financing for exporting to Africa
Access to the new subsidized loan "Strengthening African markets" is open to support productive and commercial investments, training and inclusion of local staff in the company
2.500-carat diamond found in Botswana: it is one of the largest in the world, it barely fits in the palm of your hand
It is a 2.492-carat diamond extracted from the Karowe mine, in north-east Botswana. It rivals the largest stone ever mined nearly 120 years ago
Simest, new subsidized financing to export Made in Italy to Africa
Access to the new subsidized loan "Strengthening African markets" is open to support productive and commercial investments, training and inclusion of local staff in the company
The Mattei Plan and the Congo forest: a great development opportunity for South-South cooperation
"It is possible to start again from the forests and South-South cooperation is a virtuous formula for a historic friendship that binds Italy to Congo and Angol": this is what the Congolese ambassador to Italy claimed in the recent international conference on forests and Piano Mattei
From CDP and African Development Bank 400 million for the growth of the African private sector
The funds will help support projects in the sectors of food security, SME development and sustainable infrastructure in Africa, within the framework of the Mattei Plan
National Gallery of Art in Washington pays homage to the art of Haiti, the world's first free black republic
On view from September 29, 2024 to March 9, 2025, Spirit & Strength is the first opportunity to see 21 works by modern and contemporary Haitian artists recently donated to the National Gallery of Art by Kay and Roderick Heller and…
Burundi, in the poorest African country in the world, healthcare is a mirage: the mission of an Italian doctor who tells the story
The author is a doctor from Val Pusteria who, out of solidarity, recently went to Burundi to try to bring relief to the children and young people in the crumbling health facilities of the poorest African country in the world
London, the British Empire in Africa, India and the Caribbean is the focus of the Hew Locke exhibition: at the British Museum from October 2024
A major new exhibition by renowned British-Guyanese artist Hew Locke will open this autumn at the British Museum. From 17 October 2024 to 9 February 2025
Piano Mattei, the Bf group will cultivate 36 thousand hectares of land in Algeria for the local market. 240 million order
The agreement is part of the so-called "Mattei Plan" for Africa and provides for a strategic concession by the Algerian government of 36 thousand hectares, which the Bonifiche Ferraresi company will recover for agricultural use. Grains and legumes will be grown and will remain in the local market. The…
Saipem signs three contracts in Angola for 3,7 billion euros. Title on the shields at Piazza Affari
The three contracts signed with TotalEnergies concern the FPSO naval vessel, its operation maintenance (O&M) and Surf operations
More investments for businesses and infrastructure in Tunisia, the CDP and Simest Forum
At the center of the meeting, development opportunities for companies operating in the country and potential financing for strategic works in the sectors of energy supply and food security
Terna, yes to the electricity interconnection between Italy and Tunisia: the ministry has given the OK to the Elmed project
This is the first direct current electricity connection between Europe and Africa which will be built by Terna and Steg, the operator of the Tunisian grid. It will be 220 km long with a maximum depth of 800 meters. Total investment of 850 million…
Migrants, in the United Kingdom Parliament says yes to the Rwanda plan: illegal immigrants will be deported. UN: “Dangerous precedent”
The UK's controversial plan to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda has won parliamentary approval, despite heated criticism and human rights concerns. First flights already in July. Prime Minister Sunak is satisfied but from…
Senegal, dictatorship around the corner? Maybe not: the postponement of the elections seems more like a political crisis than the precursor to a coup d'état
Riots and violence occurred in the African country after the presidential elections were postponed in December. Risk of coup d'état or dictatorship? Senegal is one of the most mature states on the continent and an economic model for Africa. Enough…
Mattei Plan, Meloni presents the 5 priorities but Africans warn: "Enough promises, we want facts and to be consulted"
At the Italy-Africa summit the Prime Minister promises that the Mattei Plan "will not be an empty box" and reveals its contents for projects worth 5,5 billion euros but the President of the African Union Faki warns: "It is time to move on from words…
Italy-Africa summit: the Mattei Plan on the table. Meloni: “Resources for 5,5 billion euros”. Mattarella: “Aim for a stronger relationship”
The Summit wanted by the government is underway. 25 heads of state and EU leaders were present. The Prime Minister: "Ready to present the objectives of a new era of cooperation"
Art and sustainability the new frontier for collecting attentive to social and environmental issues
What future is contemporary art? In a moment of complex uncertainty and change in social values, if on the one hand historicized poor art is resurrecting, on the other hand we are witnessing the presence on the market of new artistic trends aimed at sustainability, preferably coming from…
Gaza and Ukraine reveal the irrelevance of the USA and the EU in major crises while the political role of the Global South grows
2023 ends in a climate of general international disorientation where America and Europe are no longer able to influence the solutions to major crises - On the contrary, the Global South seems destined to be an actor in future balances...
Rai Tre, TV special dedicated this evening to the Senegal of "O even not": the story of Elena Iannotta Malagodi
A special of "O Anche No" by Paola Severini Melograni dedicated to Senegal and the extraordinary life of Elena Iannotta Malagodi is broadcast tonight on Rai 3
Italy-Mozambique Forum: Confindustria Assafrica welcomes Minister Tonela to explore business opportunities
The Italy - Mozambique Business Forum took place yesterday in Milan, a meeting that followed the recent visits of President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni. At the center of the event are investment opportunities in the African country
Modern and contemporary art from the Arab world with works dating from 1938 to 2014, 48 masterpieces on auction in London at Christie's
"Marhala: Highlights from the Dalloul Collection", a single-owner evening sale at Christie's London featuring 48 masterpieces from the Dalloul Art Collection
Sparkle (Tim): new agreement with Kush Investments for the supply of virtual fibers on the Equiano submarine cable
Investment by the Emirati company in the submarine cable connecting South Africa, Nigeria and Portugal for the expansion and digital growth of the sub-Saharan region
Giulio Sapelli: blocking immigration is impossible but it must be governed and the silence of the unions is scandalous
"Immigration should not be endured but governed: we must be the ones who choose the migrants to arrive and train them in their countries of origin" - "The most virtuous model is that of Germany in Kenya" - The silence of the unions cries out for revenge
Otb Foundation of Renzo Rosso and Agostiniani nel Mondo in support of child soldiers in Congo
The Juvenat program aims to welcome and reintegrate former child soldiers into the social and economic environment in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Thanks to the Otb Foundation, another 200 young people will be supported (for a total of 650 young people per year).
Libya devastated by floods, 5 thousand dead and 10 thousand missing but the toll could be more serious
Catastrophe in eastern Libya where the passage of Hurricane Daniel caused heavy rains which also led to the collapse of two dams in the city of Derna, the most affected area. Over 10 people are estimated to be missing in the city alone but…
Climate, summit of African countries in Nairobi. The delay in the promised aid and the December COP28 in Dubai
Three days of preparatory meetings towards COP 28 in Dubai in December. The African continent is asking for more investments from rich countries already promised in other Conferences.
Record instrumental export: the future is already in Africa
In 2022, sales of capital goods (+10,7%) recorded a turnover of 55,4 billion. Africa, with 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land, offers enormous opportunities: sub-Saharan agricultural production has grown at an average annual rate of…
Niger, tension rises: France orders evacuation, Italy offers a special flight for repatriation
After the assault on the French embassy, Paris ordered the evacuation of its compatriots for fear of reprisals. Italy offers a special flight for repatriation but the embassy remains open. Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea side with the coup plotters
Niger: siege of the French embassy to the cry of Viva Putin. But Ecowas threatens to take action against the rebels
Threatening demonstration in the capital of Niger in front of the French Embassy, whose placard was torn down. The Community of West African States issues an ultimatum to the rebels. The Elysée: "We will not tolerate attacks"
Niger, the coup d'état and the overthrow of President Bazoum cancel the last bastion of the West in the Sahel
The eyes of the whole world are now focused above all on France which has so far guaranteed the security of Niger with an eye to the raw materials of the African country and above all of the precious uranium - Seven coups d'état in Africa ...
Coup d'état in Niger: that's why it affects us closely, from uranium to migrants
The French presence in the country of uranium is at risk. The army sides with the coup plotters who toppled Western ally President Mohamed Bazoum. The Italian presence in Niger
Giorgia Meloni from Biden with three "hot" dossiers: Ukraine, Africa and China
Many dossiers on the table of the meeting between Giorgia Meloni and the US president: defense of Ukraine, North Africa and the most delicate issue, China, with the hypothesis of exiting the New Silk Road
Sudan: fourth month of conflict begins, 3 civilians killed and 3 million displaced
The fighting between the Sudanese armed forces of the SAF and the RSF support forces continues with new players on the field. The risks of disintegration are increasing: Russia could mediate
Lugano Museum of Cultures (MUSEC) Filipe Branquinho's African art between irony and sarcasm
From 29 June to 5 November 2023 The MUSEC | Museo delle Culture in Lugano (Switzerland) hosts Branquinho (Maputo, Mozambique, 1977), an exponent of African art.
Tunisia, loose cannon for the Mediterranean and for Europe: money will not be enough to stop the flow of migrants
Terrorism and the economic crisis have made Tunisia a powder keg dumping migrants all over Europe and threatening to ally with China if its requests for huge economic aid are not met
Senegal, violent clashes in view of the elections: the economy grows with oil and gas, but stability is at risk
The country that was considered to have a beacon for democracy in the region is facing major unrest between the security forces and supporters of Ousmane Sonko, the presidential candidate that the government intends to stop with…
Sudan, the end of the ceasefire exacerbates the war between two rival generals with dead, wounded and at least 400 refugees
After the ceasefire expired on June 3, fighting between the two rival factions resumed. The history of the country is not spared either: the Central Bank and the National Museum of Khartoum have been hit. The fighting comes to the North…
Mozambique: Fra Luca's educational farm and the dream of giving a serene future to many little orphans
Interview with Fra Luca Santato, the Capuchin friar who chose to stay in Mozambique to create a school and everything needed to help the children of Naputo, the capital of Mozambique
Sudan, fleeing the African hell: the real reasons for a conflict that risks becoming a giant powder keg
The conflict is raging in the African country at the center of interests of Western governments, Russia and China. Who are the protagonists in the field and their motivations. Here's what's happening in Sudan
Africa, wars and guerrillas never end and concern 2/3 of the 60 states of the continent: 5,4 million dead in Congo alone
Africa has become a total theater of wars. In two thirds of African states there are wars and guerrillas while Islamic terrorism is making converts, raids, victims. The tragedy of the war in the Congo is staggering
Export to Africa: opportunity for a turnover of 18 billion (+9,2%)
The countries driving Made in Italy are Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and South Africa. According to Confindustria, by 2030 the area of North Africa with the Middle East will see a consumer turnover equal to the current Italian GDP
Saipem awarded 2 offshore contracts in Africa for 1,2 billion. Algiers Tribunal releases 63 million from seizure
The first contract was awarded by ExxonMobil Guyana, the second by Petrobel. Positive conclusion of the Sonatrach proceeding: the Court of Algiers releases the current accounts
Terna: inaugurates Tyrrhenian Lab to favor the energy transition and prepares for the European yes to the Tunisian Link
Terna officially inaugurates the Tyrrhenian Lab with the master's degree in grid digitization which will take place in Palermo, Salerno and Cagliari. EU ok for Tunisian Link in days
Ecological transition, from Cdp 100 million for sustainable infrastructures in Africa
The initiative aims to boost investment in renewables in Africa, create new jobs and fight climate change
Congo opens oil concessions in Virunga Park: ecological disaster and extermination of gorillas on the way
The African state has decided to auction the concessions in Eden on the lower Congo River. The promises of Cop26 disregarded and not a dollar has arrived at its destination
From refugee to pastry chef: the journey of Mohamadou Diallo who escaped the horrors of Mali
The story of the young man who escaped from Mali and landed in Sicily has a happy ending. From refugee to pastry chef today he is a collaborator on the "Riso Paradiso" of master Franco Patané
Bolloré in golden retirement but the Breton corsair does not forget Italy and unleashes his media against Macron
Today the party for the 200th anniversary of the group. Then the transfer of the African empire to MSC and the takeover bid to lock down Vivendi. Bolloré is 70 years old but does not give up the crown and grows in publishing
Bolloré and the African ports: this is how Aponte defeated the Chinese
The exclusive negotiation with MSC on the most important logistic structure in West Africa turns the spotlight on the Swiss shipowner born in Sorrento. An empire built over the years, friendship with Sophia Loren: this is who Gianluigi Aponte is, a life between containers and cruises
Africa: broadband brought 1.120 billion in 10 years
This is supported by a report by Tim, which shows a direct correlation between the diffusion of fiber and the growth of per capita GDP - However, the levels of digitization on the continent are still more heterogeneous than ever
Eni: floating LNG plant ready to set sail for Mozambique
It is a huge floating plant - When it arrives in the waters of Mozambique, the installation campaign will be launched at a depth of 2.000 meters
Dying for Ethiopia: for Prime Minister Abiy hours are numbered?
The clash between Abiy's government, which has called for arms, and the Tigrinya rebels, who have allied themselves with the Oromos and conquered key cities in Ethiopia, seems to have reached its final stage - Addis Ababa is…
Enel GP, Bei and RES4Africa together for African renewables
The Micro-Grid Academy Young Talent of the Year 2021 Award contest recognized eight innovators, from all over Africa, in the field of renewables
Africa: 7 billion in investments from G80 and Bei
The Development Finance Institutions of the Big 7, in collaboration with other financial institutions, will support the continent's sustainable recovery over the next 5 years by financing the private sector. In the CDP field
World Africa Day 2021: the virtual exhibition on May 25th
On the occasion of World Africa Day 2021, the Farnesina organized an important digital event. In order to raise awareness of the serious problems that still afflict the African continent and the opportunities for the future
Attack in Congo, the ambassador and a carabiniere dead
The young ambassador Luca Attanasio and the carabiniere Vittorio Iacovacci who accompanied him were killed in an attack on the UN convoy they were accompanying. The driver also died. Attanasio He was 44 years old, married with three children. The condolences of…
Renewables, Enel: joint venture with Qatar sovereign wealth fund
The Enel group company and the Qatar Investment Authority have signed a joint venture agreement to accelerate the development of renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa - Starting from the purchase by QIA of 50% of EGP's stake
Daesh is still super-rich thanks to African gold
The attacks by Islamic armed gangs on the often small gold and diamond mines are measured in the hundreds. From Niger to Bourkina a trail of violence affects miners and local populations. The booty then goes to the Middle East…
"Police operation in Ethiopia, not civil war": speaks the Ambassador in Italy
INTERVIEW WITH ZENEBU TEDESE, Ambassador of Ethiopia in Italy - How is it possible that the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, who won the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago, has taken up arms again in the Tigray region? But the ambassador resizes the…
Sustainability, renewAfrica in line with the Green Deal
The renewAfrica initiative has been recognized in line with the European Commission's green agenda - Frans Timmermans: “Africa has enormous growth potential, its speed and equity will be determined by access to energy” - The comment by Francesco Starace
Covid-19, extreme poverty for 43 million people in Africa
According to a very recent report by the World Bank, the pandemic postpones the economic recovery for the African continent to 2022. The impact will be diversified, here is the analysis in the different states and the possible ways out
CDP: 50 million loan for Africa
Beneficiaries will be the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, which promotes trade and regional economic integration
International cooperation and missions: the renewed (and belated) interest in Africa
Despite our historical presence on the black continent, Africa is rarely placed at the center of the national political debate but something is finally moving
Africa multifaceted, but now has five anti-corruption champions
As emerges from the book by Ambassador Mistretta ("The ways of Africa - The future of the continent between Europe, Italy, China and new players"), Africa has long been no longer just the stereotyped one of migrants arriving on boats but between contradictions arise…
Covid-19, Africa's redemption: Ghana and Senegal surprises
Sometimes it happens that the last become the first: this is the case of Africa in the face of the pandemic - Not only have there been fewer deaths than in the West, but some countries have even paved the way for new therapeutic solutions.
Africa holds up to Covid but 7 handicaps hold back its takeoff
INTERVIEW WITH GIUSEPPE MISTRETTA, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Sub-Saharan Africa - Everyone expected the pandemic to cause a massacre in Africa but the black continent has defended itself well - Since the end of colonization, Africa has grown a lot…
Day for Africa 2020 but Italy is still looking for a strategy
The 2020 Africa Day against the pandemic promoted today by the Farnesina bears witness to the growing importance that the African continent has for the Italian system but also reveals the absence of our clear strategy that does not stop at the coasts of…
The Other-Africa: Afromodernity as a global condition
Review of the book "Theory from the South of the World. Or, how Euro-America is evolving towards Africa" by Jean and John Comaroff
Coronavirus in Africa: mystery about numbers
Information on the numbers of infected people in the 54 African countries is unreliable, but there are many startups on the continent that are taking action to counter the Covid19 pandemic
Flixbus lands in the UK and Portugal and makes its debut in Africa
The German transport company has announced the expansion plan for 2020: there are now 4 continents where it is operational, and within 10 years it will also debut in South America.
Cdp: 150 million platform for African companies
The project falls within the scope of the European Commission's External Investment Plan and concerns Africa
Enel GP, renewAfrica: agreement on the development of renewables in Africa
Africa and Europe met in Rome to promote the development of renewables in the great black continent. The initiative was hosted by Res4Africa and aims at the creation of a single European instrument that encourages investment in the country.
Savings: CDP builds a bridge between Italy and Africa
"Savings without frontiers" arrives, a new service that will allow you to safely transfer money from Italian postal passbooks to those of African countries - Starting with Tunisia
Finance and Africa: here is the 1 billion Fund for education
The Education Outcomes Fund operates a new model of impact finance operations, linking financial performance to projects with positive social impact. The international initiative, supported by 21 countries and the EU, is promoted in Italy by Sia with…
Water in Africa using solar energy: the GratzUp challenge
The technology invented by the Italian Mauro Gazzelli is tested for the first time in Rwanda: the G Plant will sterilize water thanks to solar energy and guarantee safe access to school pupils and hospital patients, about 1.000…
Africa CEO Forum, the other side of a continent in search of a future
On 25 and 26 March, for the seventh time, the Africa CEO Forum brings together 1.500 heads of state, ministers, multinationals, world banks in Rwanda to make financial decisions on the future of the continent, its unequal growth and the importance of technologies
Africa, 70% of the population is under 30 and growing
From ISPI to EY via the IMF and the United Nations, everyone agrees that Africa represents the greatest opportunities for FDI: 65% of the planet's natural resources are present, 70% of the population under 30 and a…
Enel, first solar project in Zambia
Enel's renewable energy division Enel Green Power has started, with an investment of 40 million dollars, the construction of a 34 MW solar photovoltaic plant in southern Zambia, which when fully operational should produce around…
Migrants, Prodi maxiplan for Africa: "Let China and Europe move"
Romano Prodi interviewed by La Stampa turns the spotlight on a joint intervention by the two blocks. "We need an intelligent and prophetic policy. I know it's a utopia but it's the only way for the future". "There is a wound in the world. It is a…
Africa on display at MAXXI speaks to Europe
From today, two new exhibitions set up at the MAXXI in Rome will talk about Africa, its riches and its contradictions, bringing a complex continent closer to the common feeling, close and closely linked to Europe
Goodbye Brics, the "Icasa" new drivers of global growth
According to Ezra Greenberg, senior expert at McKinsey, who spoke yesterday at the Milan Savings Fair on a panel of Eurizon Capital, the new drivers of global growth will be the ICASAs, namely India, China, Africa and South-East Asia -…