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This programme is part of a broader diplomatic training framework for Somalia, established two years ago in connection with its membership on the UN Security Council, and delivered in partnership with the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
8 February 2026
Med-Or’s first international headquarters in Nairobi confirms a strategic commitment to long-term cooperation between Italy and African countries
The closing ceremony of CyberBridge marked the successful conclusion of a strategic international cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity capacities and digital resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa through advanced training, institutional dialogue, and operational collaboration
As Med-Or Italian Foundation expands its footprint across Africa, the organisation is emerging as a key platform for Europe-Africa cooperation—combining industry expertise, diplomacy, and sustainable development to drive high-impact initiatives across the continent
Med-Or hosted a thematic session dedicated to cybersecurity and the protection of electoral infrastructure as part of an initiative developed in collaboration with ECES, MAECI, the African Union, AAEA, Luiss, and the Imagine the Change Foundation.
"We see the future of Africa’s partnerships with Europe and the wider international community: not as relationships defined by extraction, but by co-production and co-creation"
On 21 April, the President of the Republic of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto, participated in an event organized by the Med-Or Italian Foundation at the Luiss University campus in Rome. The meeting reaffirmed Med-Or’s commitment to fostering structured dialogue and innovative projects with African countries, with particular emphasis on Kenya’s role as a privileged partner
Djbouti City, 19 April 2026
The Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa was received by the Minister of Finance and Planning of Djibouti, H.E. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh
14 April 2026
The Med-Or Italian Foundation was received by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, and of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in Abuja, Nigeria
8 February 2026
Minister Bernini inaugurates Med-Or’s first international headquarters in Nairobi
18 February 2026
The Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa was today received at the office of the Governor of Kilifi County, Hon. Gideon Mung’aro
10 February 2026
Now in its third edition and jointly organized by Italy and Kenya, the event brought together over 30 space-sector leaders from 17 African countries
9 February 2026
The event, held on 9 February in Nairobi, marks another step within the framework of the Mattei Plan for Africa promoted by the Italian Government
8 February 2026
We’re thrilled to launch a new episode of Med-Or Talks
8 February 2026
The agreement strengthens cooperation in strategic sectors and reinforces Italy–Kenya partnership
5 February 2026
We’re thrilled to launch a new episode of Med-Or Talks
10 December 2025
The registration of Med-Or Office in Africa paves the way to new projects and initiatives to be implemented across the continent
9 December 2026
The Med-Or Italian Foundation has formally established its Africa Office in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in its expanding engagement across the continent
3 December 2025
The Med-Or Italian Foundation and the National Cybersecurity Agency presented the “CyberBridge – Strategic Training Programme for Digital Resilience in Africa,” developed with the support of Leonardo and with the backing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The “CyberBridge” project is aimed at African countries and is designed to integrate technical expertise with policy capabilities, promoting a multi-level approach to digital resilience through specialist training, diplomacy, and cyberspace governance
10 June 2025
Med-Or organized a seminar in Rome titled “Kenya’s Renewable Energy and Green Industrialization Opportunities”. The event featured the participation of H.E. Ali Mohamed, President William Ruto’s Special Envoy for Climate Change
11 February 2025
Jakkie Cilliers, the founder of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), holds a seminar at the Med-Or Foundation. The meeting focused on the key challenges facing Africa in relation to Energy, Climate Change, and Development
29 January 2025
Thanks to the collaboration between Med-Or and UNITAR, the program featured a wide network of international experts and former high-level diplomats
13 January 2025
The event, held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa, represents a new step of the Mattei Plan initiative
28 November 2024
The Med-Or Foundation, in collaboration with UNITAR and with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), organized a three-week intensive training course for Somali diplomats in view of Somalia’s entry into the United Nations Security Council in 2025-2026
22 November 2024
The initiative is part of the activities planned for the Mattei Plan
24 May 2024
Alex de Waal, Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation and Professor at Tufts University, held a special lecture on the implications of decarbonization for Africa and stability
30 January 2024
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh speaks at the Med-Or Foundation in Rome, on the sidelines of the Italy-Africa Conference
13 November 2023
Med-Or Foundation, for the second consecutive year, promotes six scholarships for Somali students at the University of Tuscia
21 June 2023
Med-Or Foundation’s Memorandum of Understanding with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania will cover cooperation in higher education and cultural heritage conservation
14 March 2023
Med-Or Foundation promoted six scholarships for Somali students at the University of Tuscia of Tuscia
