Only a few years ago, Giorgia Meloni — then the leader of a far-right fringe party — was calling for a naval blockade to prevent “an invasion” of migrants across the Mediterranean to Europe.
- Hannah Roberts
- Politico
Now, as Italian prime minister, she is staking her credibility on an ambitious investment plan for Africa.
Meloni hosts an international summit on Africa in Rome January 28-29 with 25 African leaders in attendance; United Nations, World Bank and EU principals are also expected. Following a Sunday banquet at the…