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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
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
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
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
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
10 February 2023
The event "Italy, Somalia. A special relationship" has seen the excellent participation of the President of the Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
1 December 2022
The event "Italy, Niger. Europe, Africa. Two continents" has seen the exceptional participation of the President of the Republic of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum
