Meloni Unveils Plan to Boost Italy's Role in Africa, Stem Migration
• Meloni to unveil "Mattei plan" aimed at expanding Italian influence in Africa, stemming migration • Seeks to position Italy at forefront of European cooperation with Africa • Goal to transform Italy into energy hub as Europe weans off Russian gas • Priority is curbing illegal migration from Africa in exchange for economic prosperity • Plan short on details so far; summit hosted in Italian senate building, drawing some criticism