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On this Website you will find information on Germany, German-Cameroon relations and the activities of the Embassy. Furthermore, we answer consular and travel-related questions. For further information please follow the links to the Websites of the German Foreign Office in Berlin and to other German institutions.

Enjoy discovering the many facets of the close relations between Cameroon and Germany in the political, economic and cultural field!

Indendant der Deutschen Wlle Erik Bettermann

DW Director General Erik Bettermann: "Deutsche Welle ensures Germany's multimedia presence"

Germany's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) has been in dialogue with the world for 60 years. Since its first day on air, it has transformed from a shortwave radio broadcaster to a multimedia organization. "With its journalistic content in 30 languages, DW ensures Germany's multimedia presence in the world," said Erik Bettermann, Deutsche Welle's Director General. He added that competition for global audiences is becoming increasingly fierce due to an ever-growing amount of media products, especially in the field television.

German-Cameroonian dance project

German-Cameroonian Dance Project. Dance under the open sky: In the nature and a city neighborhood

On the invitation of the German Embassy in Yaoundé, the successful German choreographer Antje Pfundtner visited Cameroon for two weeeks in February Antje Pfundtner studied Moderne Theaterdans at the ...

Presentation of Letters of Credence to president Paul Biya

German Ambassador's accreditation ceremony on 07 December 2012

Ambassador Dr. Klaus-Ludwig Keferstein introduced himself to His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon, on 07 December 2012 and presented his letters of credence in a solemn cere...

Federal Minister Dirk Niebel's visit to Cameroon

German Development Minister Dirk Niebel visits Cameroon

The Federal Minister in charge of Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel visited Cameroon from 28.10 to 2.11.2012. It was his first visit to Cameroon, a country where the Federal Republic of...

Celebration of the 22nd edition of the Day of German Unity

Celebration of the 22nd edition of the Day of German Unity

On Wednesday, October 03, 2012, Ambassador Dr. Klaus-Ludwig Keferstein and his wife Ulrike celebrated the 22nd edition of the Day of German Unity at Hotel Hilton in Yaounde with personalities from the...

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Deutsche Welle starts ninth Bobs Awards in 14 languages

More languages and new digital formats and a new design: Deutsche Welle starts its ninth annual, international blog and social media awards, the Bobs, on February 6, 2013. Internet users around the world will have until March 6 to submit their candidates for the Bobs in 14 languages. For the first time, Hindi, Turkish and Ukrainian will be official award languages.

Deutsche Welle and Myspace

Deutsche Welle and Myspace present the stars of tomorrow’s music scene

In cooperation with the leading social entertainment platform Myspace, Deutsche Welle’s popular English-language radio show Pulse presents the most interesting newcomers on the German music scene.  

Bildungspartnerschaft Afrika

New online portal launched for the High-Tech Strategy

The German Government’s 2020 High-Tech Strategy unites the various strands of the Government’s activities in research and innovation

Make it in germany

Das Internetportal Make it in Germany heißt internationale Fachkräfte in Deutschland Willkommen!

„Make it in Germany!“: Herzlich willkommen. Erfahren Sie auf unserer Website, wie Sie als gut ausgebildete Fachkraft erfolgreich Ihren Weg nach Deutschland gestalten können – und warum es sich lohnt, in Deutschland zu leben und zu arbeiten. Die deutsche Bundesregierung will mit diesem Onlineangebot den bereits heute bestehenden und den zukünftig zu erwartenden hohen Fachkräftebedarf sichern.

ixpos

iXPOS - A Platform for Foreign Companies Interested in the German Market

iXPOS – The German Business Portal presents its newly revamped website featuring not only a new design but also an expanded content and advanced functionality to serve a wider international community.

Make it in germany

Call for Applications AFRIKA KOMMT! 2013 - 2015 An Initiative of German Industry for Future Leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa

Applications will be accepted from 1 October until 15 December 2012 only and must be submitted through the online application form on: www.afrika-kommt.de Successful candidates will be invited to an a...

Philologische Bibliothek der FU Berlin

Studying in Germany – a good choice

Interested in studying or doing research abroad? Why not choose Germany, land of ideas! Higher education in Germany increasingly stands for innovation, internationality and strong support for high-calibre research. Through the Bologna Process, the internationally recognized system of bachelor, master and doctoral degrees has been widely introduced, although the changeover is not yet fully complete. Many of the courses on offer are designed particularly for international students and taught in English.

Westerwelle bei Konzeptvorstellung

New Chapter in German-African partnership

Introducing the Federal Government’s Strategy for Africa, Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said it coincided with a “time of dramatic change and upheaval taking place right next door to Europe”. He said that what was happening – particularly in Africa – presented us with “perhaps the most intriguing evidence of a changing world”. For Germany this highlighted the necessity to maintain and deepen old friendships, but also to make a concerted and conscious effort to establish new ones

The Ambassador

Klaus-Ludwig Keferstein, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Yaounde

Dr. Klaus-Ludwig Keferstein, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Yaounde

Call for applications for Coaching Courses in Basketball and Conditioning Coach at the University of Leipzig

Basketballspieler Dirk Nowitzki

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany is currently receiving applications from candidates interested  in International Coaching Courses for Basketball (in English) and Conditioning Coach (in ...

GERMAN DEVELOPMENT MEDIA AWARDS

Deutsche Welle Medienpreis Entwicklungspolitik 2013

The newly inaugurated German Development Media Awards honor journalists worldwide for their outstanding reporting on human rights and put the spotlight on journalists telling important stories affecting their communities, countries and regions.

Fellowship Announcement for the year 2013

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) hereby advertises the following three fellowship Announcements for the year 2013. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany for former DAAD In-Region / In-Country...

Call for Applications for Scholars in Residence 2013/2014

The Goethe-Institut and the Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (KWI) are pleased to announce the annual call for applications for the program “Scholars in Residence”. Young international r...

The consular district of the German Embassy Yaoundé

The consular district of the German Embassy Yaoundé includes also the Central African Republic.

Academic exchange between Germany and Cameroon

Alumni-Portal Deutschland

In the age of globalisation the world changes swiftly – networking of communication, global power shift and change within societies are the framework of political action today. In the context of this ...

New reference website online about human rights instruments for Africa

A joint project of the UNESCO National Commissions of France and Germany, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Young Germany - The Arts

literature

The arts today are encompassing new fields - from traditional visual arts to graphic design. But what about their accessibility to the public? Are the arts only a realm for the privileged? Young Germany looks at new projects working for a democratization of the arts that ensure greater online access to artistic collections, street art and murals, as well as artist residencies for young people, open atelier spaces for cultural actors, and artistic cooperations helping international artists stay "on the move."

Africa and Germany

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May 22, 2013 2:31 PM

German expert holds basketball clinics in Namibia

The German Embassy in  Windhoek and the Namibian Basketball Federation (NBF) will hold coaching clinics led by  German expert Peter Schey aimed at developing the sport of basketball in Namibia. The clinics are part of a project which includes the donation of sports equipment.

May 21, 2013 12:31 PM

German Minister Niebel visits Namibia and Zambia

German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel is on a five-day trip to Namibia and Zambia from May 19 to 23. The main purpose of his trip is to get a first hand-impression on the progress in the establishment of the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), which is supported by Gemany with 35.5 million Euro.

May 15, 2013 2:14 PM

Lake Turkana Festival, where Tradition meets Culture of ten different communities

When most people hear of Turkana they associate it with cattle rustling, clashes, poor infrastructure among other vices, but this does not have to be the picture as Andrea Sasse Head of Press and Culture at the German Embassy explains to the GIC.