Masisi statement on the killing of Italian Ambassador to DRC

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio was killed in DRC Congo following ambush on UN Envoy

Statement by the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics Defence and Security Cooperation, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, on the killing of the Italian Ambassador to DRC

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has learnt with dismay the sad news of the killing of the His Excellency Luca Attanasio, Ambassador of Italy to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), his Bodyguard, and Driver, on 22 February 2021, near Goma, in the DRC’s Northern Kivu Province.

What is even more troubling is that the Ambassador was on a mission to assist the local communities in the DRC. SADC condemns in the strongest possible terms this barbaric and heinous act of cowardice. It is our fervent hope that the perpetrators will be quickly arrested and brought to justice.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Former BCL care and maintenance employees cry foul

correspondent |
16 October 2026

The crisis of trust in the media: When the messenger becomes the message

THOMAS NKHOMA |
16 October 2026

New era: Newsfluencers build relationships through familiarity.. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

African Hero: Neither Zunaid Moti nor President Boko is at fault - Blame the political system

Bugalo Chilume |
25 September 2026

Boko(Blue Jacket) Moti(Khakhi attire) at the official opening of Duma Boko Primary Shool
PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Jele suspended amidst doping concerns

Calistus Kolantsho | 2 h ago

BoMRA destroys illegal medicines worth over P500 000

Correspondent | 3 h ago

Coal output rises

Mbongeni Mguni | 1d ago

Accused magistrate barred from Mahalapye Magistrate Court

Larona Makhaiza | 2d ago

Zimbabweans dominate Botswana’s citizenship list

Pini Bothoko | 2d ago

Bus operators back Tana, secure 35% stake

Larona Makhaiza | 2d ago

Botswana makes gains in economic governance

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 2d ago

Botswana’s pension score declines in global index

Pauline Dikuelo | 2d ago

Tana project a welcome development

Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...

The Monitor Editor | 03 November 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.