German Embassy in Eritrea

The German Embassy warmly congratulates @UNinEritrea on being among the seven recipients of the 2026 UN Results Report Awards. This recognition highlights the importance of the UN’s work and its continued commitment to making a positive difference in Eritrea. We commend the team on this achievement! 🇺🇳🇩🇪

Remembrance Day celebrations in Asmara again emphasised the importance of bridging divisions and scars created by wars and jointly striving for a better and more peaceful future.

🇩🇪🇪🇷 Celebrating German Unity Day in Asmara! The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Asmara was delighted to host a reception marking the Day of German Unity. We are grateful to our guests and friends for joining us in celebrating this special day and the close ties between Germany and Eritrea. 🤝 #GermanUnityDay #TagDerDeutschenEinheit #Germany #Eritrea #Asmara

The Holy Feast of the Holy Cross (በዓል መስቀል) was celebrated the 27 th of September at Bahti Meskerem Square in Asmara in the presence of Religious Leaders, senior Government and PFDJ officials, members of the Diplomatic Community and the faithful. The solemn ceremony included religious rituals, blessings and prayers presided over by His Holiness Abune Baslios I, 6th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church. The German Embassy extends its best wishes to all those celebrating Meskel for a peaceful and blessed feast. 🇪🇷🇩🇪

Congratulations to 🇪🇷 Sinit Habteab for winning the people’s choice award and on her remarkable success at the Miss World competition! 👏 Her achievement is also a proud moment for the many Eritreans who supported and encouraged her along the way. Warm congratulations to Sinit and everyone who stood behind her! 🇩🇪🤝🇪🇷

Today, German Head of Mission Mr. Pilz joined the ceremony honoring students who dedicated part of their summer vacation to voluntary environmental work at the Mengeduda encampment. 🌱🇩🇪🇪🇷 A great example of young people taking initiative and contributing to a greener environment and their community. 🌿👏

Eritrea Festival 2026-the vibe, the sound, the taste and the colours of a proud nation.

🇪🇷 ERITREAN NATIONAL CHAMPION! 🥇 Huge congratulations to 20-year-old rising star Milkias Maekele on winning the 2026 Eritrean National Road Race Championship! After an outstanding performance against a strong field, he earned the prestigious national champion’s jersey. Wishing him continued success as he takes the next steps in his promising cycling career! 🚴🇪🇷

On Eritrea’s Martyrs’ Day, we honor the memory of all those who lost their lives during the country’s long struggle for independence. We remember their sacrifice and extend our thoughts to their families and loved ones. May their memory endure. 🕊️🇪🇷 #MartyrsDay #Eritrea

On the occasion of Africa Day 2026, a friendly football match was held on 13 June at the Asmara Stadium between the Diplomatic Missions Team and the team of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea. Our Head of Mission, Toralf Pilz, took part in the Diplomatic Missions Team. The event highlighted friendship, teamwork, and the strong spirit of cooperation that unites us on Africa Day. ⚽🌍 #AfricaDay2026 #Diplomacy #Football #Asmara #Eritrea

Great atmosphere and excellent organization at the Asmara Marathon on 7 June 2026! Congratulations to all participants and especially to the winners for their outstanding achievements. A wonderful celebration✨ of sportsmanship, determination, and community spirit in Asmara.🇪🇷 🇪🇷Athlete Nahom Ermias became champion of Asmara Marathon 2026 and finished the race in two hours, 16 minutes, and 22 seconds. 🏆🏅🇪🇷✨ In the women’s half marathon category, 🇪🇷Olympian Athlete Nazareth Woldu finished the race in one hour, 16 minutes, and 11 seconds, winning the gold medal and cup.✨🏆🏅🎊🇪🇷 In the Paralympics race, conducted in two groups, the 🇪🇷 athletes Tedros Aregay, Yonas Hailu, and Petros Samuel stood first. 🏅🎊🏆✨🇪🇷 #AsmaraMarathon #Eritrea #Sports #Marathon

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the German Embassy in Asmara extends its warmest wishes to all Muslims in Eritrea and worldwide. ዒድ መብሩክ عيد الأضحى

Congratulations to the people of Eritrea on the 35th Independence Day! 🇪🇷 A proud, very festive celebration of resilience, unity, and national achievement. ✨✨✨Wishing peace, prosperity, and continued progress for the future. #Eritrea #IndependenceDay #35YearsOfIndependence

A beautiful celebration of art, culture, and creative exchange that highlights the importance of supporting Eritrea’s rich artistic talent and strengthening cultural ties between our peoples.

Germany intends to intensify cultural relations with Eritrea in which the Eritrean diaspora plays an important role as demonstrated by the visit of a delegation of the Cultural Institution Goethe, named after the famous German poet and universal scientist, at the Eritro-German Center in Asmara. With the Minister of Education notably issues regarding language training were discussed.

Happy Independence Week Eritrea! Today it is the time of a colourful street carnival which brings together all ethnicities, religions of the country, young and old, on foot and on wheels. Really everybody is part of this joyful event.

Neurosurgeon from Germany 🇩🇪 helps children with congenital malformations in Asmara A film about the neurosurgeon’s work will be screened in 🇩🇪 Bonn on Wednesday, 20 May at the Rex Lichtspieltheater. Admission is free. Ten years of commitment in Eritrea: What began as a voluntary medical initiative has become a sustained humanitarian mission. Prof. Martina Messing-Jünger, Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at 🇩🇪 Asklepios Children’s Hospital Sankt Augustin, travels twice a year with a team of anesthesiologists and nurses to Asmara, Eritrea, to treat children born with congenital malformations. The mission is linked to the Center for Pediatric Surgery (IOCCA) in Asmara, co-founded by former pediatric cardiac surgeon Dr. Andreas Urban and supported by the German aid organization Archemed. #GlobalHealth #Pediatrics #Neurosurgery #Eritrea #HumanitarianAid

After speaking with the Director of Education of Zoba Anseba, Mr Kiflay, I learned that Eritrea has succeeded in providing kindergarten pre-school education to every village in the country. Wishing continued success in the effort to ensure every child has access to education.