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Welcome - Murakaza neza - to the homepage of the German Embassy in Kigali! The staff of the German Embassy would like to introduce its work and activities to you and assist with useful information on Germany.
We would like to invite you now to browse through this website and enjoy!
250th anniversary of Friedrich Schiller's birth
Born 10 November 1759, died 9 May 1805
Friedrich Schiller is one of Germany's most renowned poets and writers. All over the world his ballads and dramas especially – plays such as "The Robbers" (1781), "Intrigue and Love" (1783) and "Mary Stuart" (1800) – have found enthusiastic readers and audiences.
After the Fall
The Goethe-Institutes in 15 European countries have now commissioned 19 playwrights to produce works reflecting the social and political changes in their own countries.
The Fall of the Wall - New Perspectives on 1989
Where were you when the Wall came down? How are the children of German reunification dealing with their past – a past that is divided into East and West? What does it feel like for someone out shopping in the food hall of Berlin’s famous KaDeWe department store when they bump into their former interrogator of the Stasi – the GDR’s secret police? The 1989/2009 dossier has compiled people’s experiences from both East and West - it looks back at German history and at the same time opens up new perspectives.
The Fall of the Wall
The Basic Law turns 60!
The Basic Law was originally promulgated on 23 May 1949 as a provisional arrangement for the Federal Republic in divided Germany. Since 3 October 1990 it has been the constitution of reunited Germany. Its 60th anniversary will be celebrated this year.
Two major events will take place in Berlin to mark this occasion: on 22 May an official ceremony will be held in the Konzerthaus on Gendarmenmarkt while on 23 May there will be a street festival in front of the Brandenburg Gate.
New German Ambassador accredited
On 28th July 2009, the new German Ambassador Elmar Timpe handed over his credentials to Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Since its acceptance by the Rwandan Head of State Ambassador Timpe is the new highest representative of the Federal President in the Republic of Rwanda.
Afrika in Germany's Foreign Policy
Here you may find more information on the German Foreign Policy concerning the African continent and on the promotion of African ownership.
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Partnership with Africa - an initiative of the Federal President in cooperation with the Zeit-foundation
“What I want to do is raise awareness that we are all part of the human family, that we inhabit one and the same world and are all dependent upon one another. And yes, there is a moral dimension, too, I want to highlight the need for a global ethic. I believe we need to discuss issues of social justice more and more in a global and not merely a national context."
Interview given by Federal President Köhler
Rwandan drumming announces the dedication of Green Hills Academy as PASCH school
Traditional Rwandan drumming opened the ceremony at Gerren Hills Academy in Kigali to mark the official dedication of the school as a PASCH school, followed by German skits by the German students.
Speeches were held by headmaster Ron Wallace, the chargé d'affairs of the German Embassy Frank Maier and the language adviser and PASCH coordinator from Goethe-Institut Nairobi Julia Augart about the importance of learning languages, the cultural exchange, the PASCh programme and ongoing events of the Green Hills Academy. At the end of the ceremony the Goethe-Institut and Green Hills Academy signed the Memorandum of Understanding and the official PASCH sign was handed over.
Green Hills Academy started teaching German in January this year and has already by now more than 90 students of german. Through the PASCH initative, they have been equipped with a German classroom and teaching materials. The students and their teacher have already participated in a pan-African theatre workshop "Sprach-fluss" in Kampala this year. Three students participated in a youth course in Duesseldorf in July.
The PASCH programme is not the only one that strengthens the bonds with Germany. The school has already a school exchange programme with the Luise-Meisner-Gymnasium in Munich.
"Schools: Partners for the Future" initiative
Education creates prospects – multilingualism opens new horizons. At our partner schools abroad we not only desire to provide students with access to our language and education system, we also want to generate interest in and understanding for one another. More details on the "Schools: Partners for the Future" initiative are available here:
Solving the Climate Crisis
In December 2009 the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference will decide on a new international climate protection agreement. The goal is to put a stop to dangerous global warming. Deutschlandmagazine presents a special feature on the subjects of environment, climate and energy.
Facts about Germany
Facts about Germany is a handbook for anyone seeking reliable and up-to-date information on the Federal Republic of Germany. It provides facts and figures about the country and its people, its government system, social life, poltical groupings and trends, all the different sectors of industry and business, and the multifaceted face of culture in Germany and its 16 federal states.
Joint press release of the German Foreign Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Rwanda
Germany and Rwanda share a long history of friendly relations. In the mutal interest of both countries and their peoples, they want to look forward and have agreed to work together to iron out matters disagreed upon.
Following this, and as a visible sign of their resolve, Germany and Rwanda have agreed to post to each others capitals new head of their respective missions in the near future.
New database for German legal information
Are you looking for a German legal information or a German legal text translated into English for you? Why not use the following new database to assist you in your search
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