Italy's first black minister attacked by Northern League
Rightwing party labels appointment of DRC-born Cecile Kyenge as 'the symbol of a hypocritical, do-gooding left'
Labour figures unite in support of Italian MEP Cécile Kyenge
In an interview with the Guardian in May, she spoke of her deep concerns when the far-right party was elected. “It is very difficult for me to...
Italy senator lambasted over orangutan remark
Prime Minister Enrico Letta says comments by Roberto Calderoli likening a minister to an ape were unacceptable.
Bananas Thrown at Italy's First Black Minister Once Compared to 'Orangutan'
Italy's first black Minister, Cecile Kyenge, once compared to an orangutan by a fellow politician, had pieces of bananas thrown at her during a speech.
As Italy’s first black minister, I suffered vile racist abuse. But this poison damages us all | Cécile Kyenge
I have constantly faced racist abuse. When I became Italy's minister for integration, as the country's first black minister, it got worse.
Italy's First Black Minister Finds Herself A Target Of Slurs
When Cecile Kyenge became the first black government minister in Italian history, the appointment was hailed as a landmark for diversity.
The racist attacks against Cécile Kyenge and the enduring myth of the ‘nice’ Italian
The common story has it that Italians are a nice people, so we ought to omit the racist, yes, but also unrepresentative cracks by the bad guys of the Lega Nord.
Husband of Italy's first black minister 'to run for far-right party'
The husband of MEP Cécile Kyenge, Italy's first black minister, announced he was running for the far-right League party at a local election.
Italy's first black minister 'vindicated' by racist slurs verdict
MEP Mario Borghezio had made racist remarks about Cécile Kyenge, who was born in the DR Congo.
Italy's first black minister: I had bananas thrown at me but I'm here to stay
Cécile Kyenge has faced racist insults and threats, but insists she will not be deterred from her plans for integrating immigrants.
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An Italian politician and activist who has commented on the human rights situation in Gabon, particularly regarding the treatment of political dissidents.