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🤝 Clean water 💧 matters — every single day. In Hayk Town, thousands of people have regained access to clean water through the rehabilitation of a local reservoir under the @UNDP Peace Support Facility, supported by 🇩🇪💧. (1/2)
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For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day 🕊️
Today is International Day of Peace!
🇩🇪 is proud to support African-led solutions to peace and security through the African Union. 🌍
@_AfricanUnion @BMZ_Bund @GermanyInAfrica @AA_stabilisiert @GERonAfrica @AuswaertigesAmt @GermanyDiplo
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Just 53 years ago today, 🇩🇪 officially joined the @UN! Since then, together with the international community & our friends here in🇪🇹 & at the @_AfricanUnion, we have been dedicated to a rules-based system, mutual respect, & cooperation among nations. (1/2)
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🌍 Germany fully supports the UN General Assembly resolution calling for the use of #EqualEarth and other area-accurate maps.
Since this spring already, @BMZ_Bund has been using the Equal Earth map projection, representing land areas in their correct relative proportions.
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ለመላው ኢትዮጵያዊያን እንኳን ለአዲሱ ዓመት በሰላም አደረሳችሁ! 🌼💛🌼
We wish all Ethiopians 🇪🇹 peace and happiness in the new year! 🎉
#Enkutatash #GermanyInEthiopia
@MFAEthiopia
@GermanyInAfrica
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Healthy nutrition, healthy kids 💚
In drought-affected Konso, Borena & Moyale, children & mothers facing acute malnutrition receive supplementary feeding, cash assistance & support through well-equipped health centres. Mother-to-Mother Support Groups create space for women (1/2)
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💧 Imagine life without water. Impossible.
This #AfricanUnionDay, we celebrate Africa’s Water Vision 2063.
Through @GIZAfricanUnion, Germany 🇩🇪 supports the AU and @amcowafrica in turning vision into action—strengthening water governance and cross-border cooperation. 🌍
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At last week’s Africa Food Systems Forum #AFSF2026 in Kigali 🌍, our Agricultural Counsellor represented the 🇩🇪 Embassy Addis Ababa in three panel discussions on financing Africa’s agri-food systems. Clear takeaway: more practical financing approaches are needed — including (1/3)
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Check out the video showcasing @NRC_Norway’s invaluable work in hard-to-reach, conflict affected communities in Benishangul Gumuz Region! Providing access to clean water💧& creating livelihood opportunities for women makes a real difference. Proudly funded by 🇩🇪. @AA_stabilisiert
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The #GermanAfricaPrize2026 goes to @WawiraNjiru 🇰🇪, founder of @Food4Education, whose work shows that a meal can do more than feed a child.
Her model links school meals with local farming, jobs & stronger local economies, showing the power of African-made solutions.
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Historic milestone for the Horn of Africa! 🌍✨ The Trade Ministers of 🇩🇯🇪🇹🇰🇪🇸🇴 & 🇸🇸 yesterday signed a declaration to accelerate regional trade integration within the #HornOfAfrica Initiative. 🇩🇪 , represented by Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mr. Heiko Nitzschke, ….(1/2)
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Welcome to Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @GermanyInAfrica
We were delighted to have Thomas to experience the vibes of Addis Ababa, seat of the African Union & host of COP32! 🌍
Follow in👇to learn more about Germany's 🇩🇪 foreign policy, culture and partnerships with the African continent!
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Return, readmission+reintegration must respect the rights of migrants. GER 🇩🇪 congratulates the @_AfricanUnion, @AU_HHS on this achievement and will remain a reliable partner for safe, dignified migration.
Photo credit @ African Union Commission
Led by H.E @amma_twumamoah, @_AfricanUnion during t/2026 African Diplomatic Indaba formally launched Continental Guidelines on Return, Readmission & Sustainable Reintegration of Migrants. A key step toward orderly, dignified return & upholding migration as a driver of 🌍 dev’t.
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Most see a buoy. The @_AfricanUnion sees a bridge. Clearly defined borders don't just show where one country ends & another begins. They help with:
🧭 navigation,
🐟 fisheries management,
🛡️ preventing disputes.
#WorldLakesDay #LakeKariba @AA_stabilisiert @GIZAfricanUnion
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ለመላው የእስልምና እምነት ተከታዮች እንኳን ለመውሊድ በዓል በሰላም አደረሳችሁ!
The German Embassy in Addis Ababa wishes everyone celebrating a joyful #Mawlid.
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On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honor the courage & commitment of humanitarian workers everywhere. “As 🇪🇹’s partners, we’re with you every step of the way, ready to share expertise & experience….” From our joint article in The Ethiopian Herald with the Embassies of🇩🇰,🇫🇷,🇱🇺,🇮🇪 &🇬🇧.
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Support for African-led solutions, peacebuilding, cybersecurity & responsible AI 🌍
These were some of the topics discussed at the Foreign & Security Policy dialogue between the @_AfricanUnion & Germany🇩🇪. #Sudan, the #HornOfAfrica, #GreatLakes & the #Sahel were also addressed.
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In this week’s edition of @TheReporterET Amb. Birgitt Ory followed up on the interview given by German State Secretary Dr. von Geyr and “once again” underlined the facts on Russia’s war against Ukraine. 👇
thereporterethiopia.com/5207…
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Africa and Europe can stop Ebola, if they align behind one plan to direct the response towards its source early on. Read more in the joint op-ed by @Dr_JeanKaseya (@AfricaCDC), @hadjalahbib 🇪🇺, @CaroitEleonore 🇫🇷 and Reem Alabali Radovan (@BMZ_Bund) 🇩🇪: dvx.cm/uzh6li
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Germany commits additional €12.1M to support key AU-initiatives on regional integration, sust. economic growth, energy, & Ebola response. This reaffirms 🇩🇪’s strong commitment to the AU Agenda 2063 & partnerships with the @_AfricanUnion & Africa.
#GermanyinAfrica #GermanyAU
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Amb. Ory visited the 8th agrofood&plastprintpack Ethiopia at the impressive AICC in Addis! With exhibitors from 20 countries, the trade fair is a key platform to promote food processing & packaging in Ethiopia. Proud to see 🇩🇪German companies showcasing their innovative products.
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On the margins of #SB64 in Bonn, @_AfricanUnion, AGN Chair & partners, incl. 🇩🇪, held a strategic exchange on climate change, peace & security. Momentum around African-led climate diplomacy is growing. The dialogue focused on advancing a common African voice & strengthening coop.
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Honored to present my credentials as the Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to @ECA_OFFICIAL! UNECA is a key partner for sustainable & economic development in Africa.
🇩🇪🤝 Very much looking forward to advancing our shared goals!
Amb. Birgitt Ory
📷UNECA
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ለመላው የእስልምና እምነት ተከታቶች በሙሉ እንኳን ለዒድ አል አድሃ በዓል በሰላም አደረሳችሁ!
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the German Embassy extends its warmest wishes to all Muslims in Ethiopia and worldwide.
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Yes, we are in May, #AfricaMonth 🌍, a month dedicated to honoring Africa's progress, rich cultural diversity, & shared heritage. As we celebrate #AfricaMonth, we reflect on Ethiopia's 🇪🇹 significant contributions to the founding of the OAU & its unwavering support for liberation
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“Germany is committed to supporting safe, orderly and regular labour migration in Africa” - proud to support the launch of the new phase of the AU Joint Labour Migration Programme. #JLMPPropel
The #JLMP shapes a positive & forward-looking labour migration regime, one that aligns with @_AfricanUnion long-term dev’t vision under Aspiration 6️⃣ of Agenda 2063 — an Africa whose development is people-driven and powered by the potential of its women and youth.
#JLMPPropel
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Africa is shaping global cooperation, what comes next? “We choose cooperation over confrontation…a principle that is all the more essential.” - @AussenMinDE 🇩🇪.
Ahead of #AfricaDay, the focus was clear: stronger partnerships, shared solutions.
💬 How will you be celebrating?
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The unconditional surrender of Germany ended World War II in Europe. History gives rise to responsibility. It means protecting and defending freedom, democracy & the rule of law. This is how we invest in freedom. #WeInvestInFreedom @GermanyInAfrica @GERonAfrica @GermanyDiplo
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Germany & Ethiopia deepen their longstanding technical and economic collaboration in the seed sector. Successful kick-off event “German🇩🇪-Ethiopian🇪🇹 Bilateral Institutional Partnership on plant variety breeding, testing and multiplication” took place on April 28th in Addis Ababa
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Pleasure to welcome H.E. Amb. Rose Quatre, CEO of the African Peer Review Mechanism. #APRM is a key partner of 🇩🇪 in strengthening conflict prevention, governance, & reforms on the continent. A strategic focus on implementation & youth in governance will further improve impact.
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#FlashbackFriday
Recently, 🇩🇪 hosted a high-level delegation of Permanent Representatives to the @AfricaUnion in Berlin.
In challenging times, multilateralism and cooperation on peace and security are ever more important! 🤝🌍
#AfricanUnion #Diplomacy #Berlin
ALT Eine Gruppe von Personen steht vor einem historischen Gebäude mit Säulen und Verzierungen, das wie das Brandenburger Tor in Berlin aussieht.
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The German Embassy extends warm wishes for a happy and joyful Easter☦️to all Ethiopians celebrating this occasion.
May this holiday bring you joy, peace, and happiness.
#ፋሲካ2018 #መልካምፋሲካ #MelkamFasika #Easter #GermanyinEthiopia
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Wishing everyone who celebrates a Happy Easter. 💚
This Easter Holiday, we reflect on themes of renewal, hope, and resilience - celebrating values that resonate across communities worldwide. 🌸 In Germany, families traditionally color and hide Easter eggs for children to find.🥚
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The German Embassy wishes to all Muslims a joyful and peaceful Eid Al-Fitr. May this special occasion bring happiness and blessings to you and your loved ones.
Happy Eid!
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Read the press release here: au.int/sw/node/46136
@_AfricanUnion @BMZ_Bund @EUtoAU @GIZAfricanUnion @willynyamitwe
#AUMediaFellowship
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Substantial & excellent exchange today with the Minister of Trade & Regional Integration, Kassahun Gofe Balami (PhD) on current economic & trade issues! Building on 🇪🇹’s macroeconomic reforms, 🇩🇪 is very much looking forward to further deepening economic ties with 🇪🇹 partners.
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🇩🇪 The German Embassy extends its warm congratulations to all Ethiopians on the occasion of the celebration of the 130th Adwa Victory Day.
ለመላው ኢትዮጵያውያን እንኳን ለ130ኛው የዓድዋ ድል በዓል በሰላም አደረሳችሁ! 🇪🇹
#GermanyinEthiopia #AdwaVictory #Adwa130
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Last week, during the visit of 🇬🇧Trade Envoy to the Horn of Africa @RamseyjJane,the @Airbus family came together to celebrate @flyethiopian & its remarkable growth as Africa’s largest airline. Airbus stands as a true European success story,the result of strong collaboration (1/2)
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Water is a strategic resource for Africa. Germany congratulates the AU on the launch of the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy. We are proud to have supported its development, together with the EU. Read the press release here: bit.ly/4qX9g7K
#AUSummit #WaterSecurityAU
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Members of the 🇩🇪 Bundestag who accompanied Foreign Minister @JoWadephul during his visit to 🇪🇹 last Thursday held talks 📜with 🇪🇹 officials, including Hon. Dr. Dima Nego, Chairperson of Foreign Relations & Peace Affairs Standing Committee, & Chief Commissioner Berhanu Adello.
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Welcome to Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Your Excellency Johann Wadephul: 🇩🇪 German Federal Foreign Minister
@AuswaertigesAmt @GermanyDiplo @GERonAfrica @GermanyInAfrica
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ለመላው የክርስትና እምነት ተከታዮች በሙሉ እንኳን ለብርሃነ ጥምቀቱ በሰላም አደረሳችሁ!
The 🇩🇪Embassy extends warm wishes for a joyful Timket (Epiphany) celebration to all who observe this occasion. May it bring you happiness, peace, & success.
መልካም ጥምቀት!
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Yesterday, the new 🇩🇪Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mrs Birgitt Ory, had the great honor to present her letter of Credence to H.E. Taye Atske-Selassie, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia @TayeAtske 🇩🇪🤝🇪🇹
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ለመላው የክርስትና እምነት ተከታዮች በሙሉ እንኳን ለብርሃነ ልደቱ በሰላም አደረሳችሁ!
መልካም ገና!
Wishing all Ethiopian Christians, a joyful and merry Christmas! May this festive season bring happiness, togetherness, and peace to you all.
#EthiopianChristmas
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2025 was shaped by encounters, dialogue, and international cooperation. We are building on this: Germany remains a reliable partner and will continue to open doors worldwide for exchange, peace, and cooperation in 2026. 🤝🌍
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🎅🎄 Wishing you a Merry Christmas from the German Embassy in Addis Ababa! 🎄🎅
Let’s celebrate the season of peace, love, and global unity. 🌍✨
May your holidays be filled with joy and hope for the year ahead! 🎁🎉
#MerryChristmas #PeaceOnEarth #GlobalTogetherness
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