Anna-Maria Olsson

Head of Division, Africa Department, 🇸🇪 MFA. Previously @ UN, EU, FBA, IFRC. Retweets not endorsement.

[Gesa Bräutigam @GERonAfrica]

🇧🇪 🇩🇰 🇨🇦🇪🇺 🇫🇷 🇩🇪🇳🇱🇸🇪🇨🇭🇬🇧🇺🇸: The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), met in Nairobi and Addis Ababa on 17-19 June to further strengthen cooperation with the African-led mediation and regional partners.

Joint statement of the ICG👇
https://t.co/drX9asJmEr

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), 🇧🇪 🇩🇰 🇨🇦🇪🇺 🇫🇷 🇩🇪🇳🇱🇸🇪🇨🇭🇬🇧🇺🇸, under the Swedish Chairpersonship, convened in Nairobi and Addis Ababa on 17-19 June to further strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the African-led mediation and regional partners.

On 19 June the Special Envoys, together with the Representative of the AU-appointed Mediator @presidencecstg and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region @un_greatlakes, held meetings at @_AfricanUnion Headquarters, with H.E. Youssouf @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @SahleWorkZewde, co-facilitator responsible for humanitarian affairs under the AU-led mediation, and H.E. @Bankole_Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.

AU-led mediation, supported by strong regional engagement, remains central to achieving lasting peace in the Great Lakes Region. The International Contact Group reiterated its support for the peace efforts by the AU-appointed mediator, as well as the Panel of Facilitators, the AU Commission, and regional partners.

In connection to the visit, the ICG issued a joint statement: https://t.co/Ng11YovdTd

[Mikael Lindvall @MikaelLindvall]

Hard to think of a better meeting and venue for Sweden to conclude its chairmanship of the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes. @SweMFA @friselljohan @OlssonAMMia @SweinEthiopia

[UN Great Lakes @un_greatlakes]

2/2 on key regional dynamics and opportunities for enhancing coordination in support to ongoing peace efforts in eastern DRC and the wider #GreatLakes region.

[UN Great Lakes @un_greatlakes]

1/2 The 7th Retreat of Stakeholders and Experts on the #GreatLakes region opened today in Nairobi, co-organized by @SwissPeaceHR and the @un_greatlakes
Over the next two days, representatives from the region, international partners and experts will exchange views

[Gesa Bräutigam @GERonAfrica]

Happy to participate in #GreatLakes retreat organized by @un_greatlakes & @SwissMFA in Nairobi. Key takeaways so far: to solve multi-dimensional crises in #EasternDRC, include regional stakeholders & civil society in peace processes. And start with pragmatic, realistic solutions!

[Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 @BNMarkussen]

#GreatLakes Retreat. Important talks over political, economic, security and humanitarian trends. Getting results in negotiations to improve the situation for the affected civilians. And surely also what can be done to create the peace dividends. Thanks @un_greatlakes @SwissMFA

[Amb. Bankole Adeoye @Bankole_Adeoye]

Honoured to host today’s meeting with H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde (@SahleWorkZewde), AU co-facilitator for the Eastern #DRC 🇨🇩peace process, as she received the International Contact Group (#ICG) Envoys on the Great Lakes to advance dialogue on regional peace. Her leadership continues to be vital for building lasting stability across the Great Lakes and Africa.

[Anouar El Anouni 🇪🇺 @AnouarEUspox]

#RDC: L’UE déplore les évènements violents du 12 juin à Kinshasa, ainsi que les morts et blessés graves constatés.

L’espace démocratique inclusif implique l’attachement aux libertés fondamentales dont la liberté de manifester pacifiquement dans le cadre de la loi.

[Présidence du Conseil du Togo @presidencecstg]

Le Président du Conseil, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, Médiateur de l’Union africaine pour la résolution de la crise dans l’Est de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) et dans les Grands Lacs, a présidé ce lundi 8 juin 2026 à Lomé une réunion de haut niveau consacrée à l’évaluation semestrielle des activités menées dans le cadre de la médiation africaine.

https://t.co/m0EumVV88a

[Nadya Al Shaibi - نادية الشيبي @N_AlShaibi]

Pleased to participate as part of the State of Qatar’s delegation at the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) meeting in Stockholm, chaired by the Kingdom of Sweden, with broad international participation from officials, diplomats, and experts. The discussions focused on ongoing mediation and peace efforts in the Great Lakes region, the latest developments in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and the importance of international coordination to support stability and sustainable political solutions. The State of Qatar continues its commitment to supporting dialogue, mediation, conflict resolution, and humanitarian efforts, while working closely with regional and international partners to promote peace, stability, and development. I also extend my appreciation to Sweden for the hosting, excellent organization, and its role in chairing the International Contact Group and supporting international dialogue and coordination on peace and stability issues in the region

@Dr_Al_Khulaifi @MariaStenergard
@MikaelLindvall @SweMFA @MofaQatar_EN @FBAFolke

[Emmanuel Cohet @EmmanuelCohet]

J’ai participé pour la France à la réunion du Groupe de contact international sur les Grands Lacs sous présidence de la Suède qui s’est tenue, les 20 et 21 mai 2026 à Stockholm. Remerciements @SweMFA ! 👇le texte de la déclaration suite à la réunion @francediplo

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

@un_greatlakes Thanks to all participants for fruitful discussions on peace mediation in the Great Lakes region.
Photo cred: Sören Andersson

[U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs @StateDept_NEA]

Joint Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the Situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

https://t.co/xWJTHUiZkn

[U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs @US_SrAdvisorAF]

Welcome the unity of purpose at the International Contact Group meeting for the Great Lakes Region. @POTUS wants peace, and we call on all parties to actively engage in the process and keep their commitments that can lead to prosperity across the region. Peace is important now more than ever with the threat of Ebola and the need to ensure safe access to affected areas.

[Gesa Bräutigam @GERonAfrica]

International Contact Group for the #GreatLakes (ICG) 🇧🇪 🇩🇰 🇪🇺 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 🇸🇪 🇨🇭🇬🇧 🇺🇸 met in Stockholm chaired by 🇸🇪. Peace mediation was at heart of the discussions together with @un_greatlakes, representatives of Togo 🇹🇬, Qatar 🇶🇦 & US 🇺🇸 alongside invited experts and @FBAFolke.

[Gesa Bräutigam @GERonAfrica]

Full commitment to coordinated international support for peace in the Great Lakes region.
See ICG joint statement: https://t.co/sOj1jVn3uJ

[Mikael Lindvall @MikaelLindvall]

Very useful exchange with H.E. Yackoley Kokou Johnson, Deputy Foreign Minister from Togo, during his visit to Stockholm. Sweden greatly appreciates Togo’s mediation efforts in the Great Lakes region. Happy experts from @FBAFolke could join.

[Mikael Lindvall @MikaelLindvall]

Very happy that @MofaQatar_EN could participate in Stockholm. Qatar plays a crucial role in mediating between DRC government and M23/AFC. Proud of mediation partnership between 🇶🇦 and 🇸🇪!

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

On 20-21 May, Sweden, as current chair, hosted the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) with🇧🇪🇩🇰🇪🇺🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇸🇪🇨🇭🇬🇧🇺🇸 in Stockholm. The meeting brought together Special Envoys, UNSE Xia @un_greatlakes, representatives of ongoing mediation efforts - including AU mediator Togo, Qatar and the US - alongside invited experts and @FBAFolke.

The meeting demonstrated a shared commitment to coordinated international support for peace in the Great Lakes region.

On 22 May the members of the ICG published a statement, read statement here: https://t.co/YOo0jGRdGO