Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰

🇩🇰 Ambassador, Special Representative for the Great Lakes and the Sahel. Previously, 🇪🇺Ambassador to AU (2020-2023), 🇪🇺/EEAS DMD Africa (2016-2020)

[Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 @BNMarkussen]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay2026 from #CapeTown. “Freedom cannot be achieved unless women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression”, Nelson Mandela. #NelsonMandela

[Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 @DanishMFA]

Denmark has a new government 🇩🇰

Mette Frederiksen has been re-elected as Prime Minister of Denmark.

Lars Løkke Rasmussen continues as Foreign Minister.

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

Happy #AfricaDay

[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

[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 🇸🇪!

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

🇪🇺 is working with @WHO @AfricaCDC on the #Ebola outbreak in the DRC & Uganda.

EU-supported genomic sequencing helped identify the strain fast, our preparedness efforts are strengthening surveillance, clinical trial readiness & vaccine research. We are ready to do more.

[MONUSCO @MONUSCO]

#MONUSCO welcomes the strong collaboration with WHO and the Congolese authorities that enabled the air transport of 6 tons of emergency supplies from Nairobi to Bunia. The Mission remains fully mobilized to support the response and protect affected communities. #DRC #Ebola

[Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala @StanysBujakera]

#RDC: Sur la question des sanctions, Macron a été clair : ni la France ni l'Union européenne ne comptent suivre Washington. Interrogé sur la possibilité que Paris ou l'UE adoptent des mesures similaires à celles infligées par l'OFAC aux Forces de défense du #Rwanda, le président français a écarté cette option, estimant qu'une course aux sanctions risquait de braquer Kigali plutôt que de l'inciter à coopérer. La position française, qu'il dit porter également au niveau européen, privilégie le dialogue et la médiation collective sur la pression coercitive.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Grateful for the strong lasting partnership between the @UN & @_AfricanUnion as we reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing peace & security, human rights & sustainable development through the signing of a joint declaration.

Together, we will continue our work to address complex global & regional challenges.

[Ecowas - Cedeao @ecowas_cedeao]

LA CEDEAO CONDAMNE FERMEMENT LES ATTAQUES TERRORISTES DU SAMEDI 25 AVRIL 2026 AU MALI.

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ECOWAS STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026 IN MALI

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A CEDEAO CONDENAM VIGOROSAMENTE OS ATAQUES TERRORISTAS DE SÁBADO, 25 DE ABRIL DE 2026, NO MALI

[Anouar El Anouni 🇪🇺 @AnouarEUspox]

#Mali: Déclaration du Porte-Parole

L’Union européenne condamne fermement les attaques terroristes perpétrées au Mali le 25 avril. 

https://t.co/tsuEWkQjxd

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission @ymahmoudali is following with deep concern the reported attacks in #Mali targeting the capital, #Bamako, as well as other urban areas across the country.

The Chairperson strongly condemns these acts, which risk exposing civilian populations to significant harm, and reaffirms the Commission’s steadfast commitment to the promotion of peace, security, good governance, and stability in Mali.

The Chairperson expresses full solidarity with the people of Mali, the security forces and the national authorities.

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine @ymahmoudali suit avec une vive préoccupation les attaques signalées au #Mali, visant la capitale, #Bamako, ainsi que d’autres centres urbains à travers le pays.

Le Président de la Commission condamne fermement ces actes, qui risquent d’exposer les populations civiles à des dangers importants, et réaffirme l’engagement constant de la Commission en faveur de la promotion de la paix, de la sécurité, de la bonne gouvernance et de la stabilité au Mali.

Le Président de la Commission exprime sa pleine solidarité avec le peuple malien, les forces de défense et de sécurité ainsi que les autorités nationales.

[MONUSCO @MONUSCO]

À Kinshasa, la #MONUSCO a rendu hommage à l’engagement de plusieurs policiers en fin de mission en #RDC (🇪🇬 🇮🇩 🇸🇳 🇲🇱 🇨🇦 🇨🇲 🇹🇩 🇧🇫). Une reconnaissance portée par le leadership de la Mission, réaffirmant l’engagement de @UNPOL aux cotés de la #PNC pour la #ProtectionDesCivils.

[🇪🇺EU at UN-NY @EUatUN]

Moving #Kwibuka32 commemoration @UN today to honour victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

The 🇪🇺EU supports 🇷🇼Rwanda in its journey towards unity & reconciliation, showing how a country can rebuild, reconcile & move forward together.

[MONUSCO @MONUSCO]

M. James Swan, nouveau RSSG en #RDC et Chef de la #MONUSCO, est arrivé ce matin au quartier général de la Mission à #Kinshasa.

Accueilli par une garde d’honneur, il a ensuite rencontré le personnel, marquant ainsi une nouvelle étape dans l'engagement pour la paix en #RDC.

[Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 @BNMarkussen]

🇩🇰 “In the absence of clear and consistent condemnations, we effectively set the price paid by the perpetrators for such attacks at zero. Systematic condemnations from this Council are a crucial first step toward reversing this trend…” From the #UNSC 👇

[Denmark in UN NY🇩🇰 @Denmark_UN]

Today, the #UNSC met to discuss the safety and security of UN and humanitarian personnel. Read Denmark’s statement here: https://t.co/ISFZw48DnR

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

The first 🇪🇺 Humanitarian Air Bridge flight connected Bunia 🇨🇩 and Entebbe 🇺🇬.

This new route will help humanitarian workers reach those in need in eastern DRC. Securing access to this difficult area amid violence was one of the objectives of my mission to the Great Lakes.

[Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 @BNMarkussen]

https://t.co/dieCc8phFv

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Prendre pour cible des civils est un crime & un acte abject.

Karine avait choisi de consacrer sa vie aux autres. Elle l’a perdue en les aidant.

Pensées émues pour sa famille & @UNICEF.

Ma profonde reconnaissance aux acteurs humanitaires à Goma que j’ai rencontrés récemment.

[MONUSCO @MONUSCO]

.@UN_Lemarquis condemns the escalation of violence that has tragically claimed the life of a UN staff member and two civilians.

The Acting Head of #MONUSCO reiterates the absolute urgency of protecting civilians and respecting the ceasefire.

🔗 https://t.co/3l92xvDwhE