(16 May 2016) Italy and the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa take on a growing role in international training activities in peacekeeping in Africa. The launch of a new course in Johannesburg, promoted in collaboration with the St. Augustine College, directed towards fifty civil servants from various African countries who intend to work in peacekeeping missions in the African continent with the United Nations or the African Union. The lessons, which will conclude Friday, May 20, will be held by several African figures and many scholars from South Africa, who have dedicated their activities to conflict prevention. At the inauguration of the course, the scientific section, directed by Andrea de Guttry, professor of international law and director of the Institute Dirpolis (Law, Politics, Development) of the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa, and Pier Giovanni Donnici, Italian Ambassador to South Africa, and His Majesty Goodwill Zwelithini, King of the Zulus called to hold the keynote opening speech of the teaching activities. Goodwill Zwelithini thanked Italy and the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna for their contribution over the years, including the training of personnel engaged in operations to consolidate peace in various African countries. (Red)