German Embassy Harare

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Germany has something for everyone, so why not pay us a visit?

Germany. A Strong Partner for Africa.

Working together to shape a strong global vision for the 21st century.

Candidate for the UN Security Council 2011/2012

Germany's Africa Policy and Zimbabwe-German Relations

Africa is on the rise! New guidelines for Germany's Africa policy pay tribute to that. Its principles are crisis prevention, the rule of law and the improvement of the security sector. This new policy also includes "Aktion Afrika", a high-level cultural support programme.

Ambassador Dr. Conze during the handing over of a vehicle to the City of Gweru

Germany supports improvement of water and sanitation services at 4 Zimbabwean towns

German Government through GIZ carries out emergency measures in the Zimbabwean towns of Gweru, Kadoma, Kariba and Norton to improve the dire situation of the water supply and sanitation services in these towns. USD 12 million have been made available by the German Government for this project. German Ambassador Dr. Albrecht Conze officially handed over equipment and vehicles to the City of Gweru on 24 March 2011

Human Rights - EU Guidelines

Human Rights - Special Topics

Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Westerwelle received Zimbabwean Human Rights Activist Jestina Mukoko

Zimbabwean Human Rights Activist Jestina Mukoko was awarded the Human Rights Prize of the City of Weimar on 10 December 2009. Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Westerwelle expressed his admiration for Mukoko's work and courage. Jestina Mukoko is director of the "Zimbabwe Peace Project" which works towards a democratic society in Zimbabwe based on the rule of law.

German Information Centre brings Germany to Africa

Meet modern Germany, be informed and enjoy stories about Germany and Africa. The German Information Centre Africa (GIC) is online under www.gicafrica.diplo.de. To stay updated you can subscribe to the GIC RSS-feeds or the newsletter or join the GIC fans on Facebook.

German Information Centre Africa

Latest news from Germany

Information about German foreign and European policy and major domestic issues.

The Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs

Dr Guido Westerwelle, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs

Guido Westerwelle, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs

Curriculum vitae [pdf, 4,18k]

Crisis Prevention List

Every German national residing, even temporarily, in the consular district of the Embassis may be registered on a Crisis Prevention List in accordance with Article 6 paragraph (3) of the German Consular Act.

As of now, registration will take place online using a password-protected website. Even if you have already registered, a new online registration is necessary, as the previous manually-maintained lists will be replaced by the new procedure. For more details click here:

Registrierung in der Deutschenliste