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The AU–🇩🇪 Strategic Dialogue today reaffirmed a partnership built on trust & shared priorities to:
✅link markets & corridors,
✅promote peace & good governance,
✅expand sust. energy access,
✅strengthen health security.
A prosperous & peaceful Africa is our shared ambition.
Infrastructure, energy and digitalisation are essential for sustainable economic development in Africa. A personal thank you to H.E. Commissioner @LDMataboge for a far-reaching and engaging discussion about key areas of AU-Germany cooperation. #GermanyInAfrica
©️@_AfricanUnion
German Embassy Addis Ababa retweeted
The urgency in numbers across Africa
💸 $42 Billion: The financing gap facing women-owned businesses.
💻 30% vs 45%: Women’s internet usage compared to men's—the digital gateway to finance & new markets.
Unlocking this potential is an economic imperative!
David Gudisch
#WYFEI2030 #Agenda2063 #EgumeniDialogue
German Embassy Addis Ababa retweeted
What began as a first conversation is now an annual continental platform.
A year after joining the inaugural Dialogue, Germany returns to the 2nd #EgumeniDialogue as a proud partner alongside the @AU_WGYD & @WorldBankAfrica
David Gudisch on behalf of @GerEmbAddis
#WYFEI2030 #Agenda2063
German Embassy Addis Ababa retweeted
Norms and economics are deeply connected.
When a woman controls her own income, account, and business, she gains the agency to challenge stereotypes and push past systemic barriers herself. Moving from diagnosis to concrete action is key.
David Gudisch @GerEmbAddis
#WYFEI2030 #Agenda2063 #EgumeniDialogue
The UN Global Emergency Fund #CERF supports rapid humanitarian response for conflict-affected communities in Northern 🇪🇹. This complements ongoing relief efforts by the 🇪🇹 Disaster Risk Management Commission in Tigray & Afar.
🇩🇪 remains a steadfast & reliable donor to the CERF.
Escalating hostilities and renewed insecurity are deepening the humanitarian crisis in northern Ethiopia.
I’ve allocated $8.5M from UN’s Global Emergency Fund CERF to help humanitarians move fast, with shelter, health and nutrition, protection, water and sanitation services.
……of the UN Human Rights Council five times since its establishment.
Germany looks forward to a close & constructive cooperation with Ethiopia in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. (2/2)
#GermanyinEthiopia #UNHRC #GermanyAtUNHRC #HumanRights
🏅 Two German scientists. One groundbreaking discovery! South Africa's decorated human rights jurist Navi Pillay 🇿🇦 has won the #NobelPeacePrize! 👏
And 🇩🇪 Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have won the 2026 @NobelPrize in Medicine alongside US scientist Karl Deisseroth! 🧠💡
We congratulate the newly appointed government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and look forward to continued cooperation in the interest of strengthening German-Ethiopian relations.
During the 1st regular session of the 7th House of Peoples' Representatives' 1st year of tenure, the officially appointed Council of Ministers of the Medemer Government officially took their oath of office. 🇪🇹
#MedemerGovernment #PMOEthiopia
🩺 Breaking Boundaries in Neuroscience! 🌟
Huge congratulations 👏 ⭐ to German 🇩🇪 Researchers Peter Hegemann (@HumboldtUni) and Georg Nagel (@Uni_WUE), along with US scientist Karl Deisseroth, for winning this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine!
ALT 📷 Nobel Prize
Germany stands with the African Union, Switzerland & Norway as we renew the Energising Development partnership, expanding sustainable energy access & strengthening local energy markets across Africa. EnDev has reached 27.2 mio. people + 58,180 MSMEs on the continent so far.
Today is October 3rd — 🇩🇪Unity Day! 🎉
Alles Gute zum Tag der Deutschen Einheit!
Happy German Unity Day!
መልካም የጀርመን አንድነት ቀን!
Do you remember German Unification? Share your memories in the comments below!
#GermanyinEthiopia #GermanUnityDay #TagDerDeutschenEinheit
🇩🇪 Happy German Unity Day - Tag der Deutschen Einheit!
On 3 Oct 1990, Germany was reunified, marking a historic moment after decades of division between East & West Germany.
Today, we celebrate the values of unity, freedom, peace & solidarity that this day represents. 🖤❤️💛
Youth must be the beneficaries of the digital transformation. They need opportunities to design and shape it. That is why AU initiatives such as the 'Digital Fellowship' + 'Innovation Lab' connect young digital talent directly with the AU.
@GIZAfricanUnion @BMZ_Bund
#InnoFest26
🎥 Day 1 of #AUInnoFest26 was all about ideas, exchange and action! 🚀🌍
Young innovators, policymakers, partners and digital leaders explored AI, digital sovereignty and the future of Africa’s digital ecosystems.
Here’s a look back at Day 1! 👇🏾
We extend a happy #Irreechaa to all celebrating - may #Irreechaa fill your hearts with happiness, peace, and renewed hope.
Baga Ayyaana Irreecha Bara 2019'f nagaan isin gahe!
#GermanyInEthiopia
@GermanyInAfrica
'Africa should actively shape the global digital transformation. This is why this year's InnoFest on digital sovereignty was timely. Germany is proud to partner with the @African_Union on this.' (D. Gudisch, Dep. Perm. Observer to the AU)
@BMZ_Bund @GermanyInAfrica
When women & youth lead in tech and innovation, entire communities transform 🚀
From digital skills to entrepreneurship, innovation drives Africa's sovereign future.
@AU_YouthDivision 🌍💡
#InnoFest #WomenInTech #YouthLead #WomenLead #Agenda2063
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul spoke directly with his Russian counterpart last weekend. 👇
Russia must stop raging this war. This is another chance for Russia to show that it is serious about peace.
#StandWithUkraine