Christina Toepell

Diplomat at 🇬🇧 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Tweeting about development, trade and economic growth.

[Mike Nithavrianakis @MikeNith1]

Following the recent 🇬🇧 Ministerial announcement to fund the safe removal of weapons by @TheHaloTrust in #Somaliland, I was delighted to see firsthand their brilliant work saving lives and supporting livelihoods.

[Mike Nithavrianakis @MikeNith1]

The private sector is the engine for growth.
A great exchange with businesses in Hargeisa on:
- Opportunities in agriculture, energy and exports🌱
- Strengthening investment and trade links with the 🇬🇧
- How business can help in peace building in #Somaliland and across the Horn🕊️

[Mike Nithavrianakis @MikeNith1]

Fantastic to visit Berbera and see its potential and new opportunities for #Somaliland.

🇬🇧 investments have:
- Rehabilitated the Berbera-Burao road, reducing travel times by 40% 🚚
- Helped create 1,300 jobs in the port and SEZ 💼
- Built a market for 60+ women fish traders 🛍️

[Louise Hancock @HeadBritOffice]

Congratulations to #Somaliland - hambalyo! It is an honour to be part of the next steps on your journey. #inauguration

[Alicia Herbert OBE @AliciaH_1]

Today, the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women kickstarts #16DaysOfActivism against GBV. 1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime. The UK, alongside our esteemed partners, will continue to work tirelessly to put an end to GBV across the globe.

[Mike Nithavrianakis @MikeNith1]

I spoke to President Bihi today, thanking him for his partnership, overseeing the delivery of successful and peaceful elections in #Somaliland. His commitment to ensuring a smooth transition is welcome.

[Louise Hancock @HeadBritOffice]

Statement by international partners on #somalilandelections2024

[Mike Nithavrianakis @MikeNith1]

Wonderful to meet the Chairman of the @SLNECHQ this afternoon with diplomatic colleagues to congratulate him and his team for all the excellent preparations for today’s elections in Somaliland.
#Somalilandelection

[Christina Toepell @ctoepell]

Such a buzz in the air - wishing everyone in #Somaliland a peaceful election day! 🗳

[Mike Nithavrianakis @MikeNith1]

Good morning from #Hargeisa where polling stations have just opened. Everyone is excited, queues are long.
I hope the elections will be peaceful, free and fair.
#SomalilandElection

[Louise Hancock @HeadBritOffice]

Today, in a quiet corner of #Hargeisa, we remembered all those of different faiths and nationalities, who made common cause, who fought, fell and continue to fight for our freedoms, liberty and way of life.

[Louise Hancock @HeadBritOffice]

Delighted to have visited #Burao. We met local councillors, civil society delivering voter education, observed @SLNECHQ party agent training, and spoke to residents about their perspectives. Great to see commitment to peaceful elections and explore future 🇬🇧 partnerships.

[Louise Hancock @HeadBritOffice]

Thanks to #Somaliland NEC for hosting us and updating us on their plans for elections. Great to see the impressive progress being made.

@PycroftC @ctoepell

[Christina Toepell @ctoepell]

Fantastic turnaround at our first Partner Day for 🇬🇧-aid programme implementers in #Somaliland hosted by @PycroftC! Great insights on localisation, how change happens in development, and the social contract.

Looking forward to making this an annual event 🗓

[Louise Hancock @HeadBritOffice]

A great recap of #IDGtakeover with @MarwaadK and @PlanSomaliland 💪🏽

[Louise Hancock @HeadBritOffice]

🚨 Delighted to introduce, Marwaad Keyse, who will be taking over as Head of Office for the day 🚨

"Taking over the head of British office role is an exciting opportunity to show that girls like me can and should be leaders in shaping their communities and future”

#idg2024

[Christina Toepell @ctoepell]

@UbahAnd Thanks for having me - you're doing really inspiring work!

[Ubah Inspire Initiative Organization- Ubah Center @UbahAnd]

At Ubah Inspire Our "Breaking Barriers Through Sports"program focused on including the hearing-impaired community.Special thanks to the @PlanSomaliland, #HDC, #FCDO @ctoepell,DG #Nafisa and all our guests for your support!Together,we promote inclusion and value for all.#sports

[Somaliland Development Fund @SDFSomaliland]

SDF is hosting a learning event on green economic growth, trade & investment. Participants will discuss tackling climate change, maintaining biodiversity & empowering women, youth, and vulnerable communities for a sustainable future 🌱✨ #BlueEconomy #Sustainability #GreenGrowth

[Christina Toepell @ctoepell]

So uplifting to join the conference on ending FGM this morning - hearing brave stories from activists, MPs and government from #Somaliland, Kenya, Djibouti and Ethiopia.

Change needs to come from within the region - 🇬🇧 is proud to support the African-Led Movement to #EndFGM

[Louise Hancock @HeadBritOffice]

A message from partners (🇩🇰🇸🇪🇬🇧) on International Day of Democracy 👇
#Somaliland
#DemocracyDay