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Med-Or Monthly Africa Report | February 2026

The February 2026 edition of the Med-Or Monthly Africa Report – a publication dedicated to providing strategic insight and expert analysis on the developments shaping Africa’s future – is now online.

The global order is fragmenting - and Africa is no longer operating at the margins of that shift.

From the Red Sea to critical minerals, from AI sovereignty to debt and diplomacy, the forces reshaping Africa’s future are accelerating and converging. The question is no longer whether Africa is strategic - but who helps shape the rules.

Our February Newsletter brings together analysis from:

• Umberto Tavolato on Europe-Africa relations, the Mattei Plan, and strategic autonomy

• Giuseppe Mistretta on the sharp decline in Chinese lending and what replaces it

• Corrado Čok on Gulf rivalry, Red Sea instability, and mineral geopolitics

• Luciano Pollichieni on China’s renewed push into African gold

• Adi Guyo on South Sudan’s stalled transition and regional spillovers

• Carlotta Ridolfi on Africa’s AI leap, sovereignty, and the Nairobi AI Forum

Read the full edition HERE

Events

Minister Bernini in Djibouti and the Med-Or project on Underwater Infrastructure

During her visit to Djibouti, the Minister of University and Research also visited the submarine cable landing station, at the centre of a project promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by Med-Or Italian Foundation

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Vacancy Announcement: Finance & Administrative Officer

Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa is seeking a Finance & Administrative Officer to lead the accounting operations of the Nairobi office and support financial, procurement, and administrative management of a growing portfolio of development projects, primarily funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation

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Med-Or hosts high-level dialogue on Djibouti and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Reflecting the growing strategic importance of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the seminar explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation on maritime infrastructure, subsea connectivity and energy resilience, while highlighting Djibouti’s role as a gateway linking Europe, Africa and Asia

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Med-Or signs Memorandum of Understanding with Djibouti’s Ministry of Economy and Finance

The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation on critical infrastructure, digital connectivity and strategic dialogue, reflecting the shared commitment to strengthening ties between Italy and Djibouti at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia

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Med-Or Delivers a Three-Day Diplomatic Training Session for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia

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)

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Closing Ceremony of CyberBridge Held in Rome: A Strategic Training Project for Digital Resilience in Africa

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

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Video Interviews

Bridging Industry and Development: Med-Or’s Approach to Enhancing Europe-Africa Engagement

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

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Med-Or Hosts the Fourth Day of the Executive Peer Learning Mission on Electoral Leadership, AI Governance, and Cyber Resilience

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.

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A Highlight of President Ruto's Speech at Med-Or Organised Event

"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"

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Video Interviews

Meeting with President of Kenya, William Ruto, convened by the Med-Or Italian Foundation at Luiss University in Rome

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

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