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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Dec 03, 2025

Seychelles: German Ambassador pays courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora

Ambassador Groth thanked the Seychelles government and local law enforcement agencies for the close and consistent collaboration they have experienced when working on cases pertaining to German tourists

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure received the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Sebastien Groth on Monday 01 December at Maison Queau de Quinssy. Discussions were centred around cooperation between Seychelles and Germany. The two diplomats…

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | Nov 21, 2025

30th Conference of the Parties (COP30): African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) mobilises nearly EUR50 million in new commitments for just energy transition and Mission 300

The discussions also featured the impactful work of BURN, a successful African clean cooking company and SEFA grant recipient

The African Development Bank Group’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) (www.AfDB.org), a multi-donor special fund managed by the Bank Group, has secured new investment commitments totalling nearly EUR 50 million, to strengthen the rollout of Mission 300 (https://apo-opa.co/48qxL74) and accelerate climate action across Africa’s power sector. The commitments, made by…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt | Nov 19, 2025

Egypt: Her Excellency (H.E.) Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Holds Extensive Talks with Her German Counterpart During the Joint Governmental Negotiations in Berlin

The meeting included extensive discussions on all aspects of bilateral partnership in development cooperation, as well as economic, trade, and investment relations

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat: The success of the Egyptian–German negotiations reflects the strength of economic relations between both countries. The Egypt–EU Strategic Partnership provides a broad framework for deeper cooperation with European nations. Egypt is discussing with Germany the expansion of the Debt Swap Program for Development and Climate Action.…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Nov 07, 2025

Nonattendance of Ambassador Sizani to Oversight Session Concerns International Relations Committee

The committee remains dedicated to fulfilling its constitutional role of oversight and ensuring accountability in the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation has expressed its grave concern over the nonattendance of His Excellency Ambassador Stone Sizani with no apology to the committee’s oversight session in Brussels, where the committee engaged with European High Commissions during its unprecedented week-long oversight mission in the Europe region.…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Nov 06, 2025

Germany commits 49 million euros (82 billion naira) to support ECOWAS in strengthening peace, economic development, health and security in west Africa

Speaking during the high-level negotiation meeting, Vice President Damtien L. TCHINTCHIBIDJA commended Germany for its consistent partnership and longstanding support to ECOWAS

Germany and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership with renewed commitment to deepen their cooperation in promoting peace, security, good governance, sustainable economic development, and institutional strengthening. To this end, the German Government is committing 49 million Euros (82 billion Naira) to support…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to Botswana and SADC | Oct 23, 2025

Team Europe and its African Partners Launch Joint Programme to Strengthen Health Systems in East and Southern Africa

The programme Regional Access and Accountability for Increased SRHR Equity in East and Southern Africa (RAISE SRHR) aims to improve access to life-saving sexual and reproductive health services and commodities

Team Europe and its African partners launch today a new regional initiative to strengthen health systems and expand access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across East and Southern Africa. The programme Regional Access and Accountability for Increased SRHR Equity in East and Southern Africa (RAISE SRHR) aims to improve access…

Source: United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) | Oct 13, 2025

At the World Health Summit, global parliamentarians meet with partners to strengthen political leadership in ending Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Discussions focused on improving access to HIV services, eliminating stigma and discrimination, and ensuring the protection of rights for women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people, who continue to face disproportionate barriers in accessing healthcare

Parliamentarians from around the world met with policymakers and partners at the World Health Summit in Berlin to foster dialogue on how to mobilize political will, defend equal rights and build inclusive and sustainable responses to HIV. “Parliamentarians have long been a cornerstone of international efforts to end AIDS, pushing…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Aug 22, 2025

Eritrea: Seminar for Nationals in Hamburg

The participants, for their part, expressed readiness to strengthen organizational capacity and participation in national affairs

Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Germany, conducted a seminar for nationals residing in Hamburg on 17 August. Mr. Yohannes, highlighting the significance of such seminars in enhancing the understanding of nationals on national issues and in strengthening organization and unity, called for reinforced participation. Mr.…

Source: International Trade Centre | Aug 13, 2025

Safer borders, stronger trade for West African Women

The goal is implement solutions like these to make cross-border trade safer, simpler, and more inclusive for women

Every day in West Africa, thousands of women walk through border posts carrying produce like cassava, tomatoes, or maize to sell in neighbouring countries. They are unrecognized but vital parts of the region’s food systems and economies. But many face harassment at checkpoints, along with demands for bribes. Border processes…

Source: State House Sierra Leone | Aug 06, 2025

German Ambassador to Sierra Leone Bids Farewell to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, Congratulates Him on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Achievement

President Julius Maada Bio thanked Ambassador Kraus-Massé for his invaluable contributions to Sierra Leone’s development agenda and diplomatic engagement over the past two years

The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Jens Kraus-Massé, has taken formal leave of His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio after two years of service as Germany’s official diplomatic representative in Sierra Leone. In his remarks, the Minister of Foreign…

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