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A productive week in Ethiopia for AHK Eastern Africa: Advancing German-Ethiopian Business Cooperation

A productive week in Ethiopia for AHK Eastern Africa, strengthening German–Ethiopian business ties through high-level engagements in Bahir Dar and Addis Ababa. From connecting with regional business leaders and the Amhara business community to participating in major trade fairs and engaging with German companies and industry stakeholders, the visit highlighted Ethiopia’s growing market potential and AHK’s commitment to fostering trade, investment, and lasting business partnerships between Germany and Ethiopia.

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AHK Eastern Africa - Tanzania Branch Follows Up with sbp in Germany

Through the African Skills 4 Germany (AS4G) project, young engineers from the University of Dar es Salaam are gaining valuable international experience at schlaich bergermann partner (sbp) in Germany. Recent discussions between AHK Eastern Africa and sbp highlighted the success of this collaboration, showcasing how skills partnerships can connect African talent with German employers while fostering long-term cooperation between industry, academia, and skills development institutions.

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AS4G Skills and Labour Mobility Workshop: Preparing Candidates for Opportunities in Germany

AHK Eastern Africa Tanzania, through the African Skills 4 Germany (AS4G) project, hosted a Skills and Labour Mobility Workshop in Dar es Salaam, equipping candidates with practical insights on language readiness, workplace culture, and ethical pathways to international career opportunities in Germany.

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AHK Eastern Africa at the German - Kenyan Business Day

German-Kenyan Business Day in Berlin brought together leaders from government, business, and industry to strengthen economic cooperation and unlock new opportunities in investment, skills development, renewable energy, digital transformation, and labour mobility. A key milestone was the signing of 11 MoUs, reinforcing the commitment of both countries to build sustainable partnerships and drive long-term economic growth.

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AHK World Business Outlook Spring 2026

German Companies Reaffirm Kenya’s Role as East Africa’s Regional Business Hub, as AHK World Business Outlook Spring 2026 Highlights Strong Business Confidence, Stable Growth Expectations, and Long-Term Commitment to the Kenyan Market

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Energy Trade Mission Strengthens Renewable Energy Partnerships in Ethiopia

The Business Breakfast on 18 June 2026 brought together key stakeholders from government, development agencies, and the private sector to explore opportunities in Ethiopia’s renewable energy, grid, and charging infrastructure. The event fostered meaningful dialogue, strengthened collaboration with German and Ethiopian companies, and paved the way for ongoing B2B engagements to drive concrete business partnerships.

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Energy Trade Mission: Ethiopia

Led by AHK Eastern Africa, the German Energy Trade Mission delegation advanced to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where they visited a major EV charging station operated by ethio telecom and gained insights into the country’s evolving e-mobility sector. The day concluded with a networking reception at the German Embassy, strengthening German Ethiopian cooperation in energy and infrastructure.

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Advancing Skills & Labour Mobility in Tanzania

AHK Eastern Africa (Tanzania Branch) hosted a fact-finding mission with German partners to exchange insights on skills development, labour mobility, and workforce readiness in a digital economy. The engagement highlighted AHK’s work—especially through the African Skills for Germany (AS4G) project—in preparing skilled talent and fostering collaboration for sustainable economic growth in Tanzania.

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Energy Trade Mission: Kenya

The Energy Trade Mission on Regional Grid Integration and Resilient Grid Infrastructure kicked off in Nairobi on 15 June 2026, bringing together German energy companies, Kenyan stakeholders, and development partners. Organized by AHK Eastern Africa in collaboration with RENAC and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the initiative focuses on advancing sustainable energy solutions, strengthening grid systems, and expanding charging infrastructure in East Africa. The mission fosters dialogue, partnerships, and business opportunities to support the region’s clean energy transition and infrastructure resilience