German Embassy Addis Ababa

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

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

The AU–🇩🇪 Strategic Dialogue today reaffirmed a partnership built on trust & shared priorities to:

✅link markets & corridors,
✅promote peace & good governance,
✅expand sust. energy access,
✅strengthen health security.

A prosperous & peaceful Africa is our shared ambition.

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Infrastructure, energy and digitalisation are essential for sustainable economic development in Africa. A personal thank you to H.E. Commissioner @LDMataboge for a far-reaching and engaging discussion about key areas of AU-Germany cooperation. #GermanyInAfrica

©️@_AfricanUnion

[African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate @AU_WGYD]

The urgency in numbers across Africa

💸 $42 Billion: The financing gap facing women-owned businesses.

💻 30% vs 45%: Women’s internet usage compared to men's—the digital gateway to finance & new markets.

​Unlocking this potential is an economic imperative!

David Gudisch

#WYFEI2030 #Agenda2063 #EgumeniDialogue

[African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate @AU_WGYD]

What began as a first conversation is now an annual continental platform.

​A year after joining the inaugural Dialogue, Germany returns to the 2nd #EgumeniDialogue as a proud partner alongside the @AU_WGYD & @WorldBankAfrica

David Gudisch on behalf of @GerEmbAddis

#WYFEI2030 #Agenda2063

[African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate @AU_WGYD]

Norms and economics are deeply connected.

​When a woman controls her own income, account, and business, she gains the agency to challenge stereotypes and push past systemic barriers herself. Moving from diagnosis to concrete action is key.

David Gudisch @GerEmbAddis

#WYFEI2030 #Agenda2063 #EgumeniDialogue

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

The UN Global Emergency Fund #CERF supports rapid humanitarian response for conflict-affected communities in Northern 🇪🇹. This complements ongoing relief efforts by the 🇪🇹 Disaster Risk Management Commission in Tigray & Afar.

🇩🇪 remains a steadfast & reliable donor to the CERF.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Escalating hostilities and renewed insecurity are deepening the humanitarian crisis in northern Ethiopia.

I’ve allocated $8.5M from UN’s Global Emergency Fund CERF to help humanitarians move fast, with shelter, health and nutrition, protection, water and sanitation services.

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

……of the UN Human Rights Council five times since its establishment.

Germany looks forward to a close & constructive cooperation with Ethiopia in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. (2/2)

#GermanyinEthiopia #UNHRC #GermanyAtUNHRC #HumanRights

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

The @UN General Assembly has elected 🇩🇪 as member to the #UN Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term. The protection of human rights is a central pillar of 🇩🇪's foreign policy. 🇩🇪 is a staunch supporter of the international human rights architecture & has been a member (1/2)

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

🏅 Two German scientists. One groundbreaking discovery! South Africa's decorated human rights jurist Navi Pillay 🇿🇦 has won the #NobelPeacePrize! 👏​

And 🇩🇪 Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have won the 2026 @NobelPrize​ in Medicine alongside US scientist Karl Deisseroth! 🧠💡

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

We congratulate the newly appointed government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and look forward to continued cooperation in the interest of strengthening German-Ethiopian relations.

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

During the 1st regular session of the 7th House of Peoples' Representatives' 1st year of tenure, the officially appointed Council of Ministers of the Medemer Government officially took their oath of office. 🇪🇹

#MedemerGovernment #PMOEthiopia

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

🩺 Breaking Boundaries in Neuroscience! 🌟

Huge congratulations 👏 ⭐ to German 🇩🇪 Researchers Peter Hegemann (@HumboldtUni​) and Georg Nagel (@Uni_WUE​), along with US scientist Karl Deisseroth, for winning this year’s Nobel Prize​ in Medicine!

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

@EUinEthiopia Thank you! 🙏

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Germany stands with the African Union, Switzerland & Norway as we renew the Energising Development partnership, expanding sustainable energy access & strengthening local energy markets across Africa. EnDev has reached 27.2 mio. people + 58,180 MSMEs on the continent so far.

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Today is October 3rd — 🇩🇪Unity Day! 🎉
Alles Gute zum Tag der Deutschen Einheit!
Happy German Unity Day!
መልካም የጀርመን አንድነት ቀን!
Do you remember German Unification? Share your memories in the comments below!
#GermanyinEthiopia #GermanUnityDay #TagDerDeutschenEinheit

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

🇩🇪 Happy German Unity Day - Tag der Deutschen Einheit!

On 3 Oct 1990, Germany was reunified, marking a historic moment after decades of division between East & West Germany.

Today, we celebrate the values of unity, freedom, peace & solidarity that this day represents. 🖤❤️💛

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

Youth must be the beneficaries of the digital transformation. They need opportunities to design and shape it. That is why AU initiatives such as the 'Digital Fellowship' + 'Innovation Lab' connect young digital talent directly with the AU.

@GIZAfricanUnion @BMZ_Bund
#InnoFest26

[African Union Youth Programs @AUYouthProgram]

🎥 Day 1 of #AUInnoFest26 was all about ideas, exchange and action! 🚀🌍

Young innovators, policymakers, partners and digital leaders explored AI, digital sovereignty and the future of Africa’s digital ecosystems.

Here’s a look back at Day 1! 👇🏾

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

We extend a happy #Irreechaa to all celebrating - may #Irreechaa fill your hearts with happiness, peace, and renewed hope.

Baga Ayyaana Irreecha Bara 2019'f nagaan isin gahe!

#GermanyInEthiopia
@GermanyInAfrica

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

'Africa should actively shape the global digital transformation. This is why this year's InnoFest on digital sovereignty was timely. Germany is proud to partner with the @African_Union on this.' (D. Gudisch, Dep. Perm. Observer to the AU)
@BMZ_Bund @GermanyInAfrica

[African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate @AU_WGYD]

When women & youth lead in tech and innovation, entire communities transform 🚀

​From digital skills to entrepreneurship, innovation drives Africa's sovereign future.

​@AU_YouthDivision 🌍💡

​#InnoFest #WomenInTech #YouthLead #WomenLead #Agenda2063

[German Embassy Addis Ababa @GerEmbAddis]

The contribution of the African #diaspora in Germany 🇩🇪 to the continent’s development and to our partnership: This was the topic of a meeting with @AUC_CIDO. Thank you for hosting us + looking forward to continued engagement.