ITALIAN Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed a new partnership with Africa, unveiling a long-awaited plan aimed at boosting economic ties, creating an energy hub for Europe and curbing immigration. Hosting a one-day summit attended by more than two dozen African leaders and European Union officials, Meloni outlined a series of initiatives, pledging an initial 5.5 billion euros ($5.95 billion), including state guarantees. Meloni said the summit had been a success that had produced many areas of potential cooperation, particularly concerning energy. "We are only at the beginning, there is a very long road ahead of us. This day is a restart,"…