AF Harare

The Alliance Française de Harare is not only the most recognised place to learn French, but also plays a major role in the cultural scene of Harare.

[Mary Anibal @MaryAnibal]

2 years ago today Maria Wenyu was launched. Still feels like yesterday. Thank you God, Bridgenorth Music,@jahprayzah , my band, press, @AFHarare , family, friends + you streaming it daily.Ndatenda zvikuru ❤️ #MariWenyu2Years #ZimMusic #NewZimMusic #AfroMusic #Grateful

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

🤝 Meeting between the Ambassador and Zimbabwe’s ICT Minister, Hon. Tatenda Mavetera.

An opportunity to discuss Zimbabwe’s 🇿🇼 new National AI Strategy (2026–2030) and the 2025 AI Action Summit in Paris 🇫🇷.

A convergence of views on the need to strengthen the diversity of the AI ecosystem through an inclusive, open and well-regulated approach.

@PaulBBarets @TateMavetera @MICTPCS_ZW

#Zimbabwe #AI #franceinzimbabwe

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

#AfricaForward is writing a new chapter together, driven by a generation that creates, innovates, and builds the future. 🚀

From digital innovation to sustainable agriculture and cultural heritage, this partnership is moving beyond dialogue to deliver tangible results.

Watch how this new momentum is transforming our relationship into a partnership of equals. 🇫🇷🤝🇿🇼

@francediplo @PaulBBarets
#AfricaForward #Innovation #NewGeneration #FranceAfrica #Diplomacy #Zimbabwe

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

Zimbabweans at the #AfricaForward summit! ✨🇿🇼

Reliving two intense and inspiring days in Nairobi! A group of creatives and business professionals from Zimbabwe were part of this exceptional gathering between France and Africa.

The focus of their journey?
🤝 Connecting with other talents.
🚀 Exploring future-oriented innovation.
🌍 Witnessing the building of new partnerships.

This gathering also marked a historic milestone, with 35 Heads of State and an announcement of €23 billion in investments for the continent's future.

From discovering the summit's atmosphere to seizing tomorrow’s opportunities, they were there to represent the Zimbabwean spirit.

@Tendai_Chitima
@AlulaAnimation
@marcusgora
@PiousNyenyewa55
@PaulBBarets

#AfricaForward #Zimbabwe #nairobitoharare #GlobalPartnerships #summit #diplomacy

[af bulawayo @afbulawayo]

Yesterday, we welcomed to @ZITF1 H.E. the French Ambassador @PaulBBarets for business and diplomatic meetings
@FranceZimbabwe

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in full swing in Bulawayo! 🚀

Yesterday, the Ambassador welcomed Presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa and Duma Boko to the European stand 🇪🇺🇫🇷

🏆 To top it off, the EU has been awarded Supreme International Exhibitor for the third time! With trade between the EU and Zimbabwe edging towards $1 billion, this is quite a recognition.

Thank you to all our partners and visitors who made this possible. Do come and visit us in these final days! 🤝🇿🇼

@PaulBBarets @euinzim @NLinZimbabwe @SwedeninZW @ItalyinZimbabwe @EmbEspZimbabwe @afbulawayo @CityofBulawayo @HagemannKatrin @ZITF1

#FranceInZimbabwe #ZITF2026 #TeamEurope #Bulawayo #Diplomacy #EUinZim

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

A look back at our Ambassador’s visit to the @ZITF1 in Bulawayo! 📸🇿🇼

No sooner had he arrived than the Ambassador made a point of demonstrating his commitment on the ground. He joined his partners at the #TeamEurope pavilion to celebrate the spirit of friendship and European cooperation in Zimbabwe. ✨🇪🇺

This trip to Bulawayo also provided an opportunity for a special exchange with the city’s Mayor, @DavidColtart
. It was a constructive meeting focused on local issues and the city’s influence, illustrating France’s desire to strengthen its ties with all regions of the country. 🏛️🇫🇷

@PaulBBarets @euinzim @NLinZimbabwe @SwedeninZW @ItalyinZimbabwe @EmbEspZimbabwe @afbulawayo @CityofBulawayo @HagemannKatrin

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

🗣 The call for applications to join the class of 2027 of the Marianne Intiative is now open!

👉 Launched in 2021 by the President of the French Republic, the Marianne Initiative aims to support the work of human rights defenders around the world, in particular by welcoming a class of around a dozen laureates to France for 18 weeks.

You are committed to promoting fundamental rights in your home country, have distinguished yourself through your actions on the ground, and are interested in participating in an 18-week capacity-building program in France (first semester of 2027) to expand your skills and network ?

Join the next class of the Marianne Initiative!

🗓️ Apply now and until May 4 to join the class of 2027 by filling in the dedicated form : https://t.co/jI7sIy3mfU

___________

🗣 Les candidatures pour la promotion 2027 de l’Initiative Marianne pour les défenseurs des droits de l’Homme sont ouvertes !

👉 Lancée en 2021 par le Président de la République, l’Initiative Marianne vise à soutenir l’action des défenseurs des droits humains à travers le monde, notamment en accueillant une promotion d’une douzaine de lauréats en France pendant 18 semaines.

Vous êtes engagé(e) en faveur des droits fondamentaux dans votre pays d’origine, vous distinguant par votre action de terrain et souhaitant suivre un programme de renforcement des capacités en France pendant 18 semaines (premier semestre 2027) afin d’élargir vos compétences et votre réseau ?

Rejoignez la prochaine promotion de l’Initiative Marianne !

🗓️ Candidatez dès à présent et jusqu’au 4 mai 2026 pour rejoindre la promotion 2027 en remplissant le formulaire dédié : https://t.co/jI7sIy3mfU

#initiativemarianne #DroitsHumains #Francediplomatie #HumanRights #solidarité #franceinzimbabwe #Zimbabwe

@PaulBBarets @francediplo

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

🌍 Africa Forward Summit, Nairobi, 11-12 May: Strategic Diplomatic Briefing in Harare

A major step was reached this week in our preparations for the upcoming Summit.

In partnership with the @UbaloziHarare1 , we hosted a joint press conference followed by a high-level briefing with the diplomatic African corps represented in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼. These sessions focused on the strategic coordination and regional alignment required for the Summit’s success.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Embassy of Kenya for their invaluable partnership in organizing these crucial engagements. 🇫🇷 🤝 🇰🇪

The momentum is building.

@francediplo @PaulBBarets @GertrudeNAngote
#AfricaForward #diplomacy #Zimbabwe #kenya #strategy #Zimbabwe #franceinzimbabwe

[af bulawayo @afbulawayo]

Once again this year, we are proud to represent Team France during @ZITF1 with @FranceZimbabwe and are grateful to @euinzim for hosting us under the European Union Pavillion #TeamEurope #EquipeFrance

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

🚀 France-Zimbabwe Scientific Cooperation: Toward a Digitized Biodiversity!

The French Embassy in Zimbabwe is proud to support innovation and scientific research. We are pleased to invite you to the inauguration of a state-of-the-art 3D imaging platform at the National Museum of Natural History in Bulawayo.

This new equipment will enable the digitization of the museum’s vast insect collections, opening new avenues for the study and preservation of local biodiversity.

📅 Friday, April 24, at 3:00 p.m.
📍 National Museum of Natural History, Bulawayo

A big thank you to our partners: The National Museum of Natural History of Zimbabwe, Chinhoyi University of Technology, and the IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement).

@PaulBBarets @Natural History Museum Zimbabwe, Friends of the Natural History Museum, Bulawayo, @ChinhoyiCUT @ird_fr @CityofBulawayo

#PublicService #publicpolicy #biodiversity #ScientificCooperation #Innovation #franceinzimbabwe #Zimbabwe #3Dimaging #Bulawayo

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

Energy takes over Harare!

A photo recap of an exceptional afternoon filled with sports and camaraderie. 👟✨

To celebrate the spirit of #RelaisAutourDuMonde, the Embassy and the Zimbabwean Olympic and Paralympic Committees with the support of Bank ABC organized a high-energy fitness session open to everyone! Amid smiles, sweat, and camaraderie, we were energized by the rhythm of sports diplomacy.

Thank you to all the participants 🌎🔥

L'énergie s’empare de Harare !

Retour en images sur un après-midi exceptionnelle placée sous le signe du sport et de la convivialité. 👟✨

Pour célébrer l’esprit du #RelaisAutourDuMonde, l'Ambassade et les Comités Olympique et Paralympique Zimbabwéen avec le soutien de Bank ABC, ont organisé une session de Fitness endiablée pour tout public ! Entre sourires, transpiration et cohésion, nous avons vibrés au rythme de la diplomatie sportive.

Merci à tous les participants 🌎🔥

@AFHarare @zimolympic @BancabcZW @francediplo @damiencombredet_blassel #FranceinZimbabwe #DiplomatieSportive

[The Radioactive Blog - Creative Consultancy @Radioactive_Hub]

Our next Silent Book Club Harare meetup is this Saturday @AFHarare . Registration is free: https://t.co/upkIwV0P2I

[Mary Anibal @MaryAnibal]

🔔 🛎️ Every idea has a backstory.

🗓️ Join us on 13 May at @AFHarare
⏰ 08:30 AM

🔊 Have you registered yet? Entry is FREE, but spaces are filling up fast.

Register Here⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/uA2KQ4aaQi

📌 Panelist reveal coming soon!!

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

📍 Zimbabwe at the heary of the One Health approach! 🇿🇼

Following a major sequence for global health:

✨ The Events: The One Health Festival recently took place at the Alliance Française of Harare, followed by the One Health Summit in Lyon this Wednesday, April 7.

🌱 What is One Health? This approach aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of humans, animals, plants, and ecosystems, highlighting their interdependence and intimate links.

🎯 4 Key Themes: Our discussions focused on Governance, Solutions, Zoonosis Surveillance, and Education.

📢 Stay Tuned: Throughout April, we will release a dedicated feature on each theme to dive deeper.

Together, for One Health. 🌍✨

#OneHealth #Zimbabwe #onehealthfestival #GlobalHealth #franceinzimbabwe #Cirad #IRD #CNRS #zoneatelierhwange #MIVEGEC

@Cirad_AAM @PaulBBarets @rp_pcp @AFHarare

[TpT Consultancy @TpTConsultancy1]

Catch us at @AFHarare for our second Silent Book Club meet-up this month 📚

Bring your latest read whether it’s a book, e-book, or any material you’re diving into & enjoy some quiet, shared reading time in great company.

#SBCHarare #TpTConsultancy #RadioActiveBlog

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

Team France in action in Zimbabwe! 🇫🇷🇿🇼

A look back at our recent meetings of the Strategic Steering Committee (COS) and the Local Development Committee (CLD).

These meetings are at the heart of our diplomatic efforts. They brought together the Embassy, French stakeholders (Alliance Française de Bulawayo, @AFHarare , The French International School Harare -Groupe Scolaire Jean de La Fontaine, @Cirad_AAM, @ird_fr , @AFD_en ), and our local partners to define and plan our strategy in Zimbabwe for the next three years.

On the agenda for these workshops:
✅ Review of progress on our development projects.
✅ Strategic discussions on long-term challenges.
✅ Pooling our strengths with our Zimbabwean partners for a lasting impact.

Together, we are building a structured and ambitious cooperation for the future. 🤝

@PaulBBarets

#TeamFrance #franceinzimbabwe #strategy #diplomacy #development #cooperation

[France in Zimbabwe 🇫🇷🇿🇼 @FranceZimbabwe]

Francophonie Week 2026 🇫🇷🇿🇼

The Embassy of France in Zimbabwe wishes to warmly thank each and every participant, artist, partner, and guest for this year’s Francophonie Week.

From the opening reception to the international buffet, your energy and passion brought the French language and cultural diversity to life in Harare.

Thank you for celebrating with us. See you next year! ✨

Francophonie Week 2026 🇫🇷🇿🇼

L'Ambassade de France au Zimbabwe tient à remercier chaleureusement chacun des participants, artistes, partenaires et invités pour cette édition exceptionnelle.

De la réception d'ouverture au buffet international, votre enthousiasme a fait vibrer la langue française et la diversité culturelle à Harare.

Merci d’avoir partagé ces moments avec nous. À l'année prochaine ! ✨

@PaulBBarets @AFHarare

#Francophonie2026 #FranceInZimbabwe #Culture #DiplomatieCulturelle #Zimbabwe

[AF Harare @AFHarare]

🌍✨ Discover Creation Africa

A new platform connecting African creators to open calls, opportunities, and resources across the continent and beyond.

If you’re an artist, creative, or cultural professional, this is one to keep on your radar.

🔗 https://t.co/CZuhMbf9ve

[Embassy of Switzerland in Zimbabwe @SwissEmbZim]

🎥 A look back at #FrancophonieWeeks in Zimbabwe! "No Laughing Matter" brought Swiss duo "the two Vincent's" together with local talent Cde Fasto, Magi & more. Laughter has no borders! 🇨🇭🇿🇼 @AFHarare