Distribution of 200 meal kits in the most affected Districts of Mogadishu.
Italy has always manifested its closeness to Somalia, but more so during these tragic circumstances. The Italian Government had announced its contribution from the Emergency Fund towards the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society (IFRC) to support the medical assistance efforts of the Somali Red Crescent. Through the Civil Military Cooperaion […]
Read moreMogadishu Attack: Italy contributes 300,000 Euros to the Somali Red Crescent Society
Italy has always recognized that the Red Crescent Society is at the forefront of humanitarian and medical rescue operations in Somalia. The contribution of 300,000 Euros from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation’s Bilateral Emergency Fund towards the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), is intended as a concrete expression […]
Read moreSomalia: Italy condemns the Mogadishu attacks and reaffirms its commitments to fight terrorism.
President of the Republic of Italy Sergio Mattarella, President of the Council of Ministers Paolo Gentiloni and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Angelino Alfano, condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist acts that hit Mogadishu on Saturday 14th October, that killed over 300 people and injured nearly 400. In a letter addressed to […]
Read moreCommanders and staff of the EU military missions in the Horn of Africa meet in Mogadishu
The missions of the Union deployed to fight the against piracy (EUNAVFOR ATALANTA) and to train and advise the Somali National Army (EUTM Somalia) met in Mogadishu. A delegation of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta, led by MFCD, Admiral Fabio Gregori, visited the EUTM Somalia Mission Command in Mogadishu on 7 September. On 8 September, General Pietro Addis […]
Read moreHandover ceremony of four vessels to the Somali Security Forces
Today, the handover ceremony of four vessels aimed at patrolling Somali coasts took place in the port of Mogadishu. The Chief of staff Major General Ahmed Jimale Ged, the Commander of the Somali Navy, Admiral Maddey Nur Sheikh Ufurow and the Commander of the Coastguard, Admiral Said Aden Yusuf attended the event together with Ambassador […]
Read moreItalian National Day
Mogadishu, 25/05/2017: The Italian Embassy in Somalia celebrated its National Day, in remembrance of the vote on June 2nd 1946, that abolished the monarchy. Italian Ambassador to Somalia H.E Carlo Campanile noted the mutual interests between Somalia and Italy, highlighting the two countries’ shared history. He lauded Somalia for the progress it has made at […]
Read more26 March, 2017 – Visit of the Italian Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Min. Plen. Luciano Pezzotti in Mogadishu
The Italian Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Min. Plen. Luciano Pezzotti, held meetings in Mogadishu with the Speaker of the House of the People H.E. Jawari and the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia H.E. Hassan Ali M Khaire. The Special Envoy paid a visit to the Police Academy of Mogadishu, […]
Read moreWorkshop on Women’s Empowerment, Gender Equality and Labour Rights
The Italian Agency for Development and Cooperation has contributed to the realization of a 3-day workshop in Mogadishu on Women’s Empowerment, Gender Equality and Labour Rights, organized by the Federation of Somali Trade Unions.
Read moreASEM Summit (Ulan-Bator 15-16 July)
On 15 and 16 July 2016 the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the ASEM Countries will take place in Mogadiscio (Somalia). The Summit will also be attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni. Journalists, photographers and TV crews interested in following the event are requested to […]
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