REPORT | Thematic

South Africa, the G20 and Trump

On February 11, 2025, the Med-Or Italian Foundation organized a seminar entitled “Towards the G20 in South Africa – Africa’s Major Challenges in Energy, Climate Change, and Development Potential”, held by Dr. Jakkie Cilliers, Founder of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Africa and Head of the African Futures and Innovation (AFI) programme.

This analysis takes into account the seminar’s findings and further explores subsequent developments in the lead-up to the G20 Heads of State Summit scheduled for November 22–23, 2025, as well as the upcoming EU-AU summit.

This report outlines the reasons why 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Europe-South Africa relations. South Africa serves not only as a gateway to Africa, but also as a bridge to the Global South, offering valuable opportunities for future cooperation, including potential bilateral initiatives with Italy.

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Events

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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Med-Or Visits Djibouti, Discusses Regional Dynamics and Connectivity

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

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Med-Or Foundation Holds High-Level Meetings in Abuja on Peace and Security Cooperation

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

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Med-Or Italian Foundation inaugurates its office in Nairobi

8 February 2026

Minister Bernini inaugurates Med-Or’s first international headquarters in Nairobi

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Med-Or Foundation holds high-level meeting with Governor of Kilifi County

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

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