Italy's Meloni Touts €1.2 Bn Plan to Boost Africa Economies: Mirage or Reality?

Italy's Meloni touts €1.2 bn plan to boost Africa economies: mirage or reality?

On Friday, Italy's Prime Minister presented her "Mattei Plan" at a conference co-chaired by European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen. Giorgia Meloni aims at limiting emigration from Africa by supporting the continent's economic development. But civil society groups believe that these ambitions are unrealistic and mostly based on promises. Story by Clemence Waller and analysis by Giovanni Merco Carbone, head of the Africa Programme at t…

Meloni, von der Leyen tout €1.2 billion in EU-Africa investment deals

The EU and Italy unveiled new investment deals with Africa, touting a bold development agenda – but civil society groups remain unconvinced, warning of old priorities in new packaging.

Italy-EU summit on Africa strategic investments unveils agreements worth €1.2B

Italy's Premier Meloni and EU Commission President Von der Leyen co-chair the meeting with African leaders, key financial institutions - Anadolu Ajansı

African finance deals show 'new dynamism' to EU ties, says von der Leyen

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a series of new investment projects across east and central Africa on Friday.