Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

Statement Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in South Sudan

Joint statement from the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States on a peace agreement in South Sudan

The 9th of January marked the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).  Our governments welcomed this historic agreement, including its provision for a referendum in which the people of what is today South Sudan would determine their own future.  The CPA was signed amidst great hope that the…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Germany supports nutrition and self-reliance for refugees in Uganda

The contribution will enable WFP to provide food assistance to new arrivals and the most vulnerable refugees, while supporting self-reliance activities

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of EUR1 million from Germany through the Federal Foreign Office to support nutrition and income-generating activities for over 254,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Uganda. The contribution will enable WFP to provide food assistance to new arrivals and the…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Condemns Car Ramming Attack at Market in Germany

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Federal Republic of Germany, and to the families of the victims of this deplorable attack, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured

The United Arab Emirates has condemned the criminal car ramming attack at a market in the German town of Magdeburg, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of innocent people.  In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Foreign Minister's Special Envoy Meets Director of Near and Middle East and North Africa of German Foreign Office

During the meeting, they discussed the cooperative relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them

HE Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab met with HE Director for the Near and Middle East and North Africa, of the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Tobias Tunkel, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2024. During…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Capacity-Building Training for Nationals in Germany

Participants engaged in extensive discussions on the seminar topics and developed a roadmap for activities in 2025

A capacity-building training program was conducted for leaders of national organizations in Germany. Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Germany, emphasized the importance of the training in enhancing participants’ understanding of national development programs and fostering their active contribution and participation. The event highlighted the tradition…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation Attends Opening of German Pavilion and Holds Talks with German Counterpart to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

The two ministers also discussed updates on the new phase of the Egyptian-German debt swap program

During the events of the World Urban Forum (WUF), held in Cairo from November 4 to 8 under the patronage of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and under the theme "It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities," H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning,…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

9th Meeting of Eritrean National Committee in Germany

During the meeting, the National Committee presented a mid-year activity report for 2024, highlighting both achievements and challenges encountered

The Eritrean National Committee in Germany convened for its 9th meeting on 26 October in Frankfurt. The gathering included representatives from various national committees and members of the Eritrean Commission from cities across Germany. Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Germany, provided a comprehensive briefing on…

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Hamburg Sustainability Conference spotlights youth entrepreneurship in Africa, African Development Bank Group support for continent’s youth-led small and medium enterprises

The session was followed by a roundtable to stimulate networking between development institutions and African innovators

African youth entrepreneurs supported the by African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) took center stage at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference on Monday. During a session, titled “Empowering Young Entrepreneurs in Africa," executives of the African Development Bank and its partner the African Guarantee Fund (http://apo-opa.co/3Y78rMT), as well as young African business leaders…

Source: U.S. Department of State |

United States of America: Assistant Secretary Witkowsky’s Travel to Germany and Ghana

In Accra, the delegation will meet with Ghanaian officials to discuss shared priorities for countering violent extremism and enhancing cooperation through the Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability

In Berlin, Assistant Secretary Witkowsky will lead an interagency delegation to the second U.S.–Germany Conflict Prevention and Stabilization Dialogue hosted by Germany’s Director-General for Crisis Prevention, Stabilization, Peacebuilding, and Humanitarian Assistance. During this dialogue they will discuss areas of shared interest and cooperation, including activities under the U.S Strategy to…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives German President Steinmeier at Al-Ittihadiya Palace

The two Presidents held a closed session of talks, following by an expanded meeting attended by the two countries’ delegations

Today at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. President Steinmeier is on an official visit to Egypt, accompanied by a large delegation of German business executives. An official reception ceremony was held for the German President and the national anthems…