Sudan Takes Center Stage at Sapienza: Welcome Association Italy Joins Forces with IRIS and Assadakah for a Meeting with Diplomats
Ambassadors, representatives of the Arab League, and experts in international relations discussed the Sudanese crisis, historical ties, and the role of diplomacy.
Rome, November 9, 2026 – The conference “Sudan: A Forgotten Conflict, Historical Ties, and Municipal Diplomacy, ” organized by Welcome Association Italy (WAI), IRIS Sapienza, and Assadakah, with the aim of drawing attention to the situation in Sudan and exploring the role of diplomacy in international relations.
The event, hosted by the School of Political Science, Sociology, and Communication, provided an important opportunity for discussion on a conflict that continues to cause a serious humanitarian crisis, bringing together diplomatic representatives, institutions, scholars, and college students.
Among the institutional addresses were those by H.E. Emadeldin Mirghani Abdelhamid Altohamy, Ambassador of Sudan to Italy; H.E. Asmahan Abdulhameed Al-Toqi, Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to Italy and Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps, and Gamal Rushdi, Head of the Arab League’s Diplomatic Mission.
Contributors to the debate included Alessia Melcangi, a university professor and political scientist; Roberto Roggero, editor-in-chief of Assadakah News; Francesco Terrone, honorary president of Assadakah News; and Antonio Somma, mayor of Mercato San Severino.
The meeting was moderated by Domenico Morelli and Viola Antonelli of the IRIS Sapienza student association.
Carlo Palumbo, National Vice Secretary of Welcome Association Italy, was present as part of the association’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between universities, diplomatic missions, and the student community.
This initiative is part of WAI’s broader commitment to fostering opportunities for young people to engage with institutions, offering students the chance to interact directly with representatives from the diplomatic community and explore key issues on the international stage.
The collaboration with IRIS Sapienza and Assadakah also demonstrates the value of synergies between student organizations and groups engaged in intercultural relations, which can bridge the gap between the academic world and diplomacy and foster greater awareness of global challenges.
The conference thus provided yet another opportunity to reaffirm the importance of the university as a forum for dialogue and participation, where younger generations can develop a deeper understanding of international dynamics and the value of cooperation among peoples.
