After the assassination of Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio in the Congo in February 2021, new testimonies are emerging that raise serious questions about the circumstances leading to his death. Andrea Di Giuseppe, who first reported on Attanasio's death, claims that the ongoing investigation is uncovering evidence of systematic omissions that imply a cover-up. This situation has the potential to reveal a wider network of corruption and complicity linked to the ambassador's assassination.

The testimonies relate to an alleged trafficking operation involving Schengen visas purportedly connected to the ambassador's murder. Such revelations indicate that the narrative provided to the public about control over diplomatic safety in the region might have been misleading. The implications of these accusations could lead to significant political repercussions for officials within the Italian Foreign Ministry, traditionally referred to as Farnesina.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on understanding how deep this corruption runs and what it means for accountability in international diplomacy, especially within conflict zones where the safety of diplomats has come under scrutiny. The allegations not only challenge the credibility of the initial reports surrounding the incident but also shed light on the complexities and dangers faced by diplomats operating in unstable regions like the Congo.