Welcome to the website of the German Embassy in Lilongwe
In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience.
Germany has something for everyone - so why not pay us a visit?
The German Embassy and GIZ Malawi invite you to the opening of the exhibition THE SHAKING WORLD by Malawian artist Stainer Chindebvu and German photographer Manirohini Sivasubramaniam at the Convention Centre in Lilongwe on Saturday, 8th June 2013.
Exhibition Opening "The Shaking World"
Large-scale investment in family planning programmes to dramatically expand access to services for millions of Malawians. The Minister for Health, Hon. Catherine Gotani-Hara, MP, launched two major new Family Planning programmes on May 7th, namely The Malawi Family Planning Programme and the Strengthening Public Private Partnerships for Reproductive Health Programme on behalf of the Government of Malawi and key partners.
Family Planning Programme
Germany has financed the new Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) department at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital which has been officially opened on Monday 15 April. This is the first fully fledged ENT department in Malawi and therefore of immense importance for
improved health service delivery in the country.
Germany finances new Ear Nose and Throat Department at QECH
Germany's minister of foreign affairs, Guido Westerwelle, will once again attend the annual Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum from 17 to 19 June. Its theme this year is "The Future of Growth - Economic Values and the Media".
Global Media Forum 2013
The United Nations Human Rights Council regularly reviews the human rights situation in all UN member countries. April 2013 will be the second time Germany has been the subject of this Universal Perio...
Human rights policy in Germany
Women tend to be the first victims of conflict
Women play a special role in conflict prevention and peacekeeping; that’s why the United Nations Security Council has long been calling for them to be ...
Peacemaking needs women