German Embassy Addis Ababa

Official Account of the German Embassy Addis Ababa, covering Ethiopia and the AU. RT no endorsement.

[EU in Ethiopia / የአውሮፓ ህብረት በኢትዮጵያ @EUinEthiopia]

Joint Local Statement on 7th General Election Day in Ethiopia 1 June 2026
https://t.co/R8Mdgwqmql

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

ለመላው የእስልምና እምነት ተከታቶች በሙሉ እንኳን ለዒድ አል አድሃ በዓል በሰላም አደረሳችሁ!

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the German Embassy extends its warmest wishes to all Muslims in Ethiopia and worldwide.

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[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Happy #AfricaDay! 🌍
Germany remains committed to working with African partners to advance sustainable development, peace, as well as economic + regional integration.
#Agenda2063 #GermanyInAfrica

@_AfricanUnion​ @GermanyInAfrica​ @GermanyDiplo​ @GERonAfrica​ @BMZ_Bund

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Thank you to H.E. Commissioner Vilakati for the warm welcome and an insightful engagement.

[H.E Moses Vilakati @MosesVilakati]

I welcomed Dr. Heike Henn, Director General of the International Climate Action , German Federal Ministry for Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) for a productive engagement on advancing cooperation btn the AUC & Germany.

[ECA @ECA_OFFICIAL]

1/2 Fruitful discussion between ES @claverGatete and Director General at German Ministry of Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), Ms. @HeikeHenn1 on the support to Ethiopia’s leadership for the upcoming #COP32...

[Souef Mohamed El-Amine @souefmo_elamine]

Today at AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, I met with Mr. Heiko Nitzschke, Special Envoy of Germany for the Horn of Africa @Germany_AU, for discussions on developments in the Horn of Africa and wider regional peace and security dynamics. The exchanges underscored the importance of dialogue, de-escalation, and continued engagement in support of peace, stability, and regional cooperation. @GerEmbAddis

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

(2/2) movements across Africa, which laid the groundwork for the OAU, later for the African Union.

Germany 🇩🇪 is and will always be a steadfast partner to Africa and the AU, committed to a shared future and destiny.

Wishing you a joyful Africa Month!

©️@GermanyInAfrica

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Yes, we are in May, #AfricaMonth 🌍, a month dedicated to honoring Africa's progress, rich cultural diversity, & shared heritage. As we celebrate #AfricaMonth, we reflect on Ethiopia's 🇪🇹 significant contributions to the founding of the OAU & its unwavering support for liberation

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Press release ⤵️
https://t.co/ERbRpWLP5S

#Agenda2063 #AfCFTA #GermanyInAfrica

@BMZ_Bund @GermanyInAfrica @_AfricanUnion @GERonAfrica @GermanyDiplo

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

AU Ministers adopt the Green Ports Guidelines, which provide a practical roadmap for African ports to adapt to climate risks while improving operational efficiency & global competitiveness. The guidelines were developed with support of German Dev’t Cooperation & @GIZAfricanUnion

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

The African Union (AU) Tech Fellows are at the forefront of technological change and digital innovation. Germany remains a proud supporter of the AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship.
#GermanyinAfrica

@_AfricanUnion Press release ⤵️

https://t.co/cMKPU6a1ax

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

“Germany is committed to supporting safe, orderly and regular labour migration in Africa” - proud to support the launch of the new phase of the AU Joint Labour Migration Programme. #JLMPPropel

[AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development @AU_HHS]

The #JLMP shapes a positive & forward-looking labour migration regime, one that aligns with @_AfricanUnion long-term dev’t vision under Aspiration 6️⃣ of Agenda 2063 — an Africa whose development is people-driven and powered by the potential of its women and youth.
#JLMPPropel

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Africa is shaping global cooperation, what comes next? “We choose cooperation over confrontation…a principle that is all the more essential.” - @AussenMinDE​ 🇩🇪.​
Ahead of #AfricaDay, the focus was clear: stronger partnerships, shared solutions.
💬 How will you be celebrating?

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

The unconditional surrender of Germany ended World War II in Europe. History gives rise to responsibility. It means protecting and defending freedom, democracy & the rule of law. This is how we invest in freedom. #WeInvestInFreedom​ @GermanyInAfrica​ @GERonAfrica​ @GermanyDiplo

[UNHCR Ethiopia @UNHCREthiopia]

Strengthening inclusion in Benishangul-Gumuz! 🇪🇹🇩🇪

UNHCR hosted @giz_gmbh, @BMZ_Bund & the @GerEmbAddis in Ura settlement to explore opportunities to launch a new initiative to strengthen the socio‑economic inclusion & protection of #refugees and host communities.

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Germany & Ethiopia deepen their longstanding technical and economic collaboration in the seed sector. Successful kick-off event “German🇩🇪-Ethiopian🇪🇹 Bilateral Institutional Partnership on plant variety breeding, testing and multiplication” took place on April 28th in Addis Ababa

[GermanForeignOffice @GermanyDiplo]

The #BerlinPrinciples for #Sudan set out key parameters for the path towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict. This is a political breakthrough that must now be swiftly implemented by the conflict parties SAF and RSF. 👉 https://t.co/Q0OFwFPHuD. (2/2)

[GermanForeignOffice @GermanyDiplo]

In crisis diplomacy, staying power is key. What we were unable to achieve at the #SudanConference in Berlin, we have now managed together with our co-hosts 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸🇪🇺 & #AU: a political declaration by all regional actors with influence on the conflict parties. (1/2)

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Germany 🇩🇪, as a member of the Media Freedom Coalition, supports this statement for World Press Freedom Day ⬇️

#WorldPressFreedomDay #WPFD2026

[Media Freedom Coalition @MediaFreedomC]

The Media Freedom Coalition statement on World Press Freedom Day 2026 highlights the important link between a free media and both global and national security.

#WorldPressFreedomDay #WPFD2026

Read the full MFC statement: https://t.co/AltwXPB996

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Thank you @_AfricanUnion​ for hosting this year's Budget Consultations. GER has been a long-standing partner of the AU, providing > 1 bn. € in support since 2004. #GermanyInAfrica
https://t.co/sw21GTXiL5

@GIZAfricanUnion​ @BMZ_Bund​ ​ @GERonAfrica​ @GermanyDiplo