German Embassy Kigali

Official Twitter account of the German Embassy in #Rwanda ➡️news, info, official statements & events

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

A photo recap of last week's @KCJFilmFestival Opening night.

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

French-German Film Screening: 'The Measure of a Man' (2015).
Today, Tue 28 July · 6:00 PM · @GoetheKigali.
Free entry, Free popcorn!

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

The German Ambassador: Thank you to all partners and participants for making the first edition of the “Kigali Climate & Business Talks” a great success.
#GreenRwanda
@EnvironmentRw @RDBrwanda

[Ministry of Environment - Rwanda @EnvironmentRw]

Why These Talks Matter

Today's Climate & Business Talks highlight the role businesses can play in advancing climate action by supporting:

🌿 Sustainable tourism
🌿 Green investment
🌿 Conservation
🌿 Community livelihoods
🌿 Public-private partnerships

#GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿

[EBCR @EBC_Rwanda]

A new chapter for business between Rwanda and Europe 🇪🇺🇷🇼

Last night, EBCR officially relaunched the #EBCRServiceDesk, strengthening support for companies looking to invest, expand and build partnerships between Rwanda and Europe.

#Rwanda #Trade #Investment #EUinRwanda #Europe

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

Learning German is hard? Not true. It actually has a vibe!

Here's a quick crash course. You now know your first four German words. You're welcome. 😉

#LearnGerman #GermanyInAfrica #GutGenug

[Belen Calvo Uyarra @BelenCalvoEU]

My last EU HOMs meeting today with both residents and non residents colleagues ❤️

Thank you all for your friendship and support. Proud of what we have achieved together. Keep flying the 🇪🇺 EU flag high!

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

Strong health systems are built through partnership‼️
🌍🤝🇪🇺🇩🇪 Together, @AfricaCDC​, Germany and the European Union are strengthening vaccine manufacturing, laboratories and the health workforce.

Together, Africa and Europe are helping protect 1.4 billion people across Africa.

[Belen Calvo Uyarra @BelenCalvoEU]

Pleased to join the opening of the #ACTEXPO2026, a celebration of coffee and tea, and African excellence!

The EU is a proud partner, for climate resilience, value addition, trade connectivity & finance, inclusion… and first coffee Geographical indication in 🇷🇼!

[DAAD Kenya @DAAD_Kenya]

Thinking of applying for the DAAD STEM Master's Scholarship? Deadline: 30 Sept 2026. Join our FREE webinar (22 Jul, 12 Aug or 16 Sep, 2:00–3:30 pm EAT) and learn about eligibility, required documents & the application process. Register: https://t.co/wLsWqz2hfU

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

Ibiro by'Ubushinjacyaha Bukuru ku Rwego rw'igihugu bwataye muri yombi Innocent S. mu Ntara ya Hessen, mu Budage. Uwo akekwaho icyaha cyo kuba yaragize uruhare nk'umufatanyacyaha mu cyaha cya Jenoside ndetse no mu byaha makumyabiri na bitanu by'ubwicanyi.

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

On July 1, 2026, the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office had Innocent S. arrested by the Federal Criminal Police in Hesse, Germany. The accused is strongly suspected of being a co-perpetrator of the crime of genocide and of murder in twenty-five cases.
https://t.co/Wn76NVYStr

[Bundesanwaltschaft @GBA_b_BGH]

Festnahme wegen mutmaßlichen Völkermordes und 25-fachen Mordes in Ruanda im Jahr 1994, Pressemitteilung der #Bundesanwaltschaft vom 01.07.2026
https://t.co/RfBIi21elN

[UNHCR Rwanda @RefugeesRwanda]

Today, UNHCR & @RwandaEmergency convened a high-level dialogue with refugees, private sector, development partners & diplomatic community to mark #WorldRefugeeDay in Kigali.

Participants are discussing how partnerships can advance refugee inclusion, self-reliance in Rwanda.

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

On the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we celebrate these pioneering leaders who broke barriers, shaped global conversations, and helped redefine what leadership looks like on the world stage. 🌍✨
#WomeninDiplomacy #UNGA #WomenLead @UN

[All about Germany | deutschland.de @en_germany]

🎓 Study opportunities with international appeal: the German academic world is diverse, international and excellent.

Read more 👇

https://t.co/xxDwZKkCYm

#FactsAboutGermany

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

This afternoon at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Amb. Johan Borgstam, European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes Region. Their discussions covered regional developments, including the need for concrete action to address the root causes of the conflict in eastern DRC and advance a sustainable path to peace and stability.

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

Team Germany joins @KigaliMarathon for 10km Run for Peace.
@GoetheKigali @JumelageRwanda @giz_rwanda
#KIPM2026 #Irun4Peace

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

The Ambassador hosted a diverse group of students from #KemptenUniversity and @ULK_info, who are currently participating in the International Entrepreneurship Summer School in Kigali, organised by DSIK East Africa, #KemptenUniversity and @RwandaTrade.

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

The International Coaching Course (ITK) 2027 at @UniLeipzig is accepting applications!
courses (June-Dec 2027) in:
⚽ Football (FR)
🏀 Basketball (AR)
♿ Adaptive Sports (EN)
🧒 U12 Youth Sports (SP)

🔗 Details & new application portal: https://t.co/cxFaRvwqyG

[German Embassy Kigali @GermanyinRwanda]

Thank you for the insightful visit @RwandaEmergency @RefugeesRwanda @RituShroff3 @EUinRW
Germany is proud to be part of #TeamEurope in #Rwanda

[UNHCR Rwanda @RefugeesRwanda]

Glad to welcome TeamEurope at the Emergency Transit Mechanism centre, hosting asylum seekers &refugees evacuated from Libya

Since 2019, 2924 people have been evacuated while 2600+ have been resettled

Thanks to @RwandaEmergency, EU🇪🇺 & AU for supporting this lifesaving mechanism