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24.01.2023 Article

In the region, with the region: Lake Chad Conference in Niamey

The International Lake Chad Conference has taken place in the crisis-stricken region itself for the first time. Germany was a co‑host and is providing extensive support for the local population.

A woman sitting and a man leaning on a door frame
18.12.2022 Article

A looted history, a self-determined present: Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travels to Nigeria

With 218 million people, 500 languages and more than 400 ethnic groups, Nigeria is undoubtedly one of the most diverse countries on the African continent. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is visiting the country from 18 to 20 December. She is taking with her a very special treasure.

In Abuja Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, together with Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media Claudia Roth have returned the first 20 Benin bronzes from five German collections to Nigeria.
01.07.2022 Article

Historic return of bronzes to Nigeria

Over 1100 valuable bronzes from West Africa found their way into the collections of German museums some 125 years ago as a result of pillage in the colonial era. Today, Germany and Nigeria are together clearing the way for the return of the artefacts.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Nigeria’s Minister of Culture Lai Mohammed, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zubairu Dada and Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media Claudia Roth
09.11.2021 Article

Hydrogen diplomacy: Germany opens Hydrogen Office in Nigeria

Hydrogen is playing a key role in the context of Germany’s energy transition. While this transition poses risks for the producers of fossil fuels such as Nigeria, it also offers opportunities. The Hydrogen Office in Abuja will promote the establishment of a German-Nigerian cooperative partnership.

solar system in Kano, Nigeria
14.01.2020 Article

Fifty years after the Biafra War, a turning point for humanitarian assistance

The Biafra War (1967-1970) in Nigeria led to a humanitarian crisis and the world’s largest civilian airlift. As a result, groundbreaking reforms were launched in humanitarian assistance.

The world’s largest airlift. Over 7000 flights provided aid to 80,000 people.
08.05.2018 Article

Diplomacy in a crisis region: Germany is supporting the stabilisation forum for Lake Chad

Terror, hunger and millions of displaced persons – the Lake Chad region is one of the most dangerous trouble spots in Africa. Germany is actively supporting a diplomatic approach to resolving the causes of the crisis.

Governors from Nigeria, the Niger, Chad and Cameroon with the Federal Foreign Office Regional Director for Sub Saharan Africa and the Sahel in Maiduguri

Press releases

  1. 18.12.2022 Press release

    Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock prior to her departure for Nigeria

  2. 14.10.2021 Press release

    Federal Foreign Office on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on museum cooperation with Nigeria

  3. 07.07.2021 Press release

    Statement by Foreign Minister Maas after his meeting with a Nigerian delegation and the architect Sir David Adjaye

  4. 21.05.2021 Press release

    Federal Foreign Office on talks in Nigeria on further handling of the Benin Bronzes

  5. 30.04.2021 Press release

    Foreign Minister Maas after the top-level meeting on the Benin Bronzes

  6. 24.03.2021 Press release

    Foreign Minister Maas on talks with Nigeria regarding museum cooperation

  7. 23.07.2020 Press release

    Human Rights Commissioner Kofler on the killing of five humanitarian aid workers in north-east Nigeria

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