EU in Eswatini

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EU Ambassador H.E. Karsten Mecklenburg joined Government as 200+ farmers and agricultural practitioners graduated from Eswatini Dairy Board training programmes.
Among them were 50 farmers supported through the EU-funded ELVCDP in dairy production and processing.

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Changing the Narrative on Suicide.

The European Union reaffirmed its support for suicide prevention and mental health initiatives in Eswatini at the World Suicide Prevention Day commemoration in on 25 September, through the EU-supported Khetsimphilo “Choose Life” Programme.

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Grain from Ukraine feeds people all over the world.

But Russia is blocking exports through the Black Sea and is deliberately causing global food insecurity.

The EU is calling for attacks to stop and grain to flow again.

Food must never be used as a weapon of war.

My remarks at our UN side event on the Black Sea ↓

[EU in Eswatini @EUinEswatini]

AN ESTIMATED 645 MILLION PEOPLE FACE HUNGER WORLDWIDE.
Conflict, climate shocks and disruptions to food supplies are putting vulnerable communities at greater risk including across Southern Africa.
Read more in today’s Eswatini Observer 23 September 2026 :https://t.co/tgK40M1toX

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EU Ambassador Karsten Mecklenburg held a courtesy meeting with the ESAAMLG Secretariat in Eswatini for a FATF Standards Training Course supported by the EU through the SecFin Africa Project.

The training strengthens AML/CFT capacity ahead of Eswatini’s upcoming mutual evaluation

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𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖–𝗘𝗨 𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗥����𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Second Steering Committee meeting of the SADC-EU Programme on Enhancing the Capability and Effectiveness of SADC’s Peace and Security Architecture (ECESPA) was held on 12 September 2026 in Ezulwini, Kingdom of Eswatini.

The ECESPA Programme, which became operational in June 2024 and runs until June 2028, seeks to strengthen SADC’s capability to prevent, manage and respond to emerging peace and security threats, while enhancing the contribution of Non-State Actors (NSAs) to conflict tracking and early response.
The Steering Committee is the highest decision-making body of the ECESPA Programme and provides political steering, strategic guidance and direction for its implementation. The ECESPA was established to advance peace, security, stability and democracy as foundations for regional integration and development, in alignment with the RISDP 2020-2030 and SADC Vision 2050.

In his remarks, the Director of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Affairs, Professor Kula Theletsane, underscored the importance of the Steering Committee in providing strategic direction to the Programme, addressing implementation risks and bottlenecks, strengthening partner coordination and ensuring that programme interventions remain aligned with their intended results.

The Organ Chair's Representative Ms. Zandile Ndlamini, International Cooperation Coordinator, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Eswatini welcomed the progress registered under ECESPA, noting important advances in strengthening the region's institutional capacity for conflict prevention, early warning, mediation, governance, and the participation of women and youth in peace and security processes.

Representing the European Union Delegation to Botswana and SADC, Mr Catalin Gherman, Head of Cooperation, acknowledged the progress registered under the Programme and reaffirmed the importance of continued SADC-EU cooperation in advancing regional peace and security. The EU representative also highlighted that the ECESPA Programme is one of several on-going co-operation instruments between SADC and the EU ranging from peace and security, regional and international trade.

The Steering Committee welcomed the progress achieved in strengthening SADC's mediation, conflict prevention and preventive diplomacy structures. Through the Programme, the capacity of the SADC Panel of Elders and Mediation Reference Group has been strengthened, including through training and pre-mission support integrating gender and human rights approaches. ECESPA has further supported electoral conflict prevention and mitigation through the SADC Electoral Advisory Council, including post-election review processes and early warning and advice to electoral observation interventions in Member States. In the area of Women, Peace and Security, SADC Member States received technical and financial support towards the development of their respective National Action Plans. This support is contributing to the translation of regional commitments on Women, Peace and Security into practical action at national level.

The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between SADC and the European Union and the shared commitment to strengthening regional institutions and mechanisms capable of anticipating, preventing and responding effectively to evolving peace and security challenges.

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The Connect & Create Mentoring Scheme is open to early-career professionals in performing arts and music across sub-Saharan Africa.

15 professionals | 2–5 years’ experience | Jan–Dec 2027
Mentorship, workshops, immersion & organisational support.
https://t.co/dAWSuor0fL

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On 10 September, the EU Delegation to Eswatini met with the GPE Mission, Ministry of Education and Training and UNICEF to discuss education reforms and stronger coordination for inclusive, quality education.

[EU Trade 🇪🇺 @Trade_EU]

Public contracts abroad should come with a fair chance to compete.

We're launching the first consultation of the EU's International Procurement Instrument.

Does it work as it should? Tell us what you think 🔗 https://t.co/kYiK20guPF

#EUTrade

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The EU joined lawyers, human rights defenders & media at the Strategic Litigation, Human Rights Defence & Civic Space Workshop in Piggs Peak.

Chargé d’Affaires José Becerra highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing human rights, democracy & the rule of law.

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Peace takes more than words.
Through the European Peace Facility, the EU provides support partners can count on: training and equipment.
So they can respond to crises, prevent conflict and protect people.
Reliable. And that's the whole point.
https://t.co/lv8CTEE3DF

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The EU joined UNDP, Government and MSMEs for the Powering Profit Symposium, hosted by UNDP at the Sustainable Centre
EU Chargé d’AffairesJosé Becerra highlighted the EU-Eswatini’s 50-year partnership in supporting businesses through renewable energy and CREATE

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In the context of #InternationalYouthDay held on 17 August at Siphocosini constituency, @EUinEswatini is happy to relive, though this video, https://t.co/O4BTLRzsP7 the magical moments of the annual EU Bushfire Schools Festival 2026 held in May ahead of the @MTNBushfire Festival.

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Different Contexts, Common Aspirations. Eswatini commemorated InternationalYouthDay2026 today at Siphocosini Inkhundla, with EU Head of Cooperation Eva Maria Engdahl reaffirming the EU’s commitment to Connect, Engage & Empower young people to shape their future.

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On International Youth Day, the EU reaffirms its commitment to working with young people in Eswatini,from education, TVET and entrepreneurship to youth policy and Erasmus+. Today, we welcome the 2nd Cohort of the Youth Sounding Board: young people as partners in shaping policies.

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EU Ambassador H.E. Karsten Mecklenburg joined the Ministry of Education & Training & private-sector stakeholders for the SkillsForYouth TVET Institution Development Planning Workshop.
This initiative will help strengthen TVET institutions & improve youth employment outcomes.

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@EUinEswatini warmly welcomes the 2nd cohort of the Eswatini-EU Youth Sounding Board (YSB) – a group of 15 highly motivated youth from across Eswatini who will be in office for the next 2 years ensuring that Emaswati youth are involved in shaping EU-funded projects in the Kingdom

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Reliving the moments from last week's screening of Your Face Will Be the Last
The screening brought together film lovers of all ages for another evening celebrating European cinema, & cultural exchange as part of the EUFilmFestival.

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The European Union Ambassador to Eswatini, His Excellency Mr. Karsten Mecklenburg, officially launched the Lilungelo Lakho Project: Advancing Civic Space, Human Rights and Access to Justice in Eswatini, last week Friday in Manzini.
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Every year, thousands of people accept what they believe are legitimate job offers, only to find themselves trapped in scam compounds, stripped of their freedom and forced into cyber-enabled fraud.

Human trafficking is evolving in the digital age. Criminal networks exploit deception to recruit victims and force them into criminal activities.

On the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the EU reaffirms its commitment to fighting trafficking through stronger international cooperation, support for victims, and action against the criminal networks behind these crimes, including a proposed new EU sanctions regime targeting organised crime.

Together with @UNODC, the EU is working to expose these crimes, protect victims and hold traffickers accountable.

Read more here: https://t.co/hnruerf2zC