German Embassy Gaborone

20/05/2026

13/05/2026

May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace🕊

09/05/2026

08/05/2026

A true Democrat in word and action

President Festus Mogae will always be remembered as a leader of principle, dignity, and quiet strength — a man true to his words.

His presidency reflected a deep commitment to democratic governance, social progress, and advancing gender justice in Botswana.

As a respected ally of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), he supported efforts that promoted inclusive development, human dignity, and women’s empowerment. During his leadership, women occupied a significant share of senior public positions, and his government helped create space for greater representation and leadership.

The FES holds Former President Mogae close to its heart for his enduring contribution to gender justice, economic advancement and democracy in Botswana and beyond. To mark the 75th anniversary of the FES, then President Mogae travelled to Germany and celebrated shared democratic values with the then German President, Johannes Rau, a social democrat.

We honour the legacy of President Festus Mogae with gratitude and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and the people of Botswana.

Rest in peace, Rre Mogae.

08/05/2026

The German Embassy Gaborone is grieved to have received the sad news of the passing of the former President of the Republic of Botswana, H.E Festus Mogae.
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Mogae family, the people of the nation of Botswana, the government of Botswana and friends of the former president.
H.E Festus Mogae has been a good friend of Germany and he will be remembered as a reliable partner and well-loved President of Botswana.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends, he will be missed by us all.

MHSRIP!


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05/05/2026

For the first time in the History of the World Athletics Relays the event was held on the African continent. Thanks to Botswana and all the people involved in the preparation and implementation for giving us this celebration of excellent sport, fairness and joy.
The German🇩🇪 team was happy to go home with four qualifications and they cheered winning a bronze medal.

Congratulations to the Botswana🇧🇼 team for winning the 4x400 race at the very end. What a fairytale finale! Everyone cheered, no matter which nationality. That is what sport does: it brings us all together to enjoy exceptional dedication and team spirit.


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04/05/2026

On 15th-17th April 2026, the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) organized a National Assistance Workshop for Botswana, in the framework of Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/442.
The event was organized jointly with the German nationally funded project "Enhancing Export Control Capacity for Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)".

The workshop was a continuation of the already existing cooperation between Germany and Botswana in the field of export control of fi****ms, now extended also to biological, nuclear and chemical weapons.
In a world shaken by conflicts and war these topics are of utmost importance, as Ambassador Gabriela Bennemann stressed in her address to the participants.

Participants also studied the reporting obligations and national reporting mechanisms tied to arms trading and arms trade control.

15-17 April 2026, the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) organized a National Assistance Workshop for Botswana, in the framework of Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/442. The event was organized jointly with the German nationally funded project "Enhancing Export Control Capacity for Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)".



The workshop was a continuation of the already existing cooperation between Germany and Botswana in the field of export control of fi****ms, now extended also to biological, nuclear and chemical weapons. In a world shaken by conflicts and war these topics are of utmost importance, as Ambassador Gabriela Bennemann stressed in her address to the participants.

Participants also studied the reporting obligations and national reporting mechanisms tied to arms trading and arms trade control.

27/04/2026

17/04/2026

After 20 years of cooperation in the field of English language and literature University of Botswana and Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität have decided to establish a strategic partnership.
After the visit of Prof. Oliver Froer a few months back a follow-up delegation led by Prof. Dr. Marc Fritzsche visited Gaborone this week to discuss details of a partnership with their counterparts at UoB.
They also met with Ambassador Gabriela Bennemann to present their plans, including staff and student exchange.