Welcome to the German Embassy Khartoum

Schloss Rheinsberg

Welcome to Germany!

In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. This makes Germany one of the most popular countries in which to study, as well as a site for state-of-the art research and patent 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?

„Once upon a time…“ Quiz for the 200th Anniversary of Grimm’s Fairy Tales

Oral narratives have always played an important role in all societies – be it the Celts, the ancient Greeks or the ancient Romans. By oral transmission the accumulated knowledge of a community is tran...

"New German Cuisine"

Young Germany Special "New German Cuisine"

Follow Young Germany as we explore the world of New German Cuisine. How the country's top chefs are reinventing classical dishes using traditional ingredients fused with new ideas from Germany's multicultural landscape. Meet Sören Anders, who at 25 is the country's youngest Michelin star chef, and the Generation Riesling, young German vintners bringing German wines around the world. And if you aspire to work in the profession, learn where you too can study gastronomy and restaurant management.

The challenge of food security for a growing world population is a central topic of the Rio+20 summit in June 2012.

Sustainable Development: The Future We Want

The latest issue of DE Magazin Deutschland (No. 1/2012) looks ahead to the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro from 20 to 22 June 2012 and focuses on the central themes of the international conference on sustainable development.

Winner of the international blog-award of DW, Arash Sigarchi

The BOBs: Exile Iranian wins Deutsche Welle blog award

The blog "Window of Anguish" by Iranian blogger and journalist Arash Sigarchi won the Deutsche Welle International Blog Awards, known as the BOBs. An international jury awarded prizes in six categorie...

Bonn will become the host city for the IPBES Secretariat

The secretariat of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will be located in Bonn. Representatives from almost 100 countries made the decision late on 19 April in Panama City during the second IPBES plenary session.

Hannovermesse

Green mobility at the Hanover Trade Fair

Technology meets progress: the focus at the Hannover Messe 2012, which is taking place under the motto “greentelligence” from April 23 to 27, is on “green” technologies. The world’s key technology event with eight flagship exhibitions and more than 230,000 visitors is regarded as the international showcase of numerous German industrial sectors and the world’s largest fair for capital goods.

Ambassador Welberts and the Governor of Khartoum State Dr.Abdulrahman al-Khidir

Ambassador Welberts met the Governor of Khartoum State

 On 21 March, Ambassador Rolf Welberts met the Governor of Khartoum State, Dr Abdul Rahman al Khidir. The Governor informed the Ambassador of the current regional planning project for Khartoum und inq...

Frauen, Kinder und eine Seniorin lesen zusammen im Mehrgenerationenhaus in Darmstadt ein Buch

Aging healthily: World Health Day 2012

People today are living longer than ever before, and they are remaining fit into very old age far more often. By 2050 the number of people over 65 years of age will have tripled. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), today’s life expectancy for women in Europe is now already over 80 years, and for men it is over 75.

Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel

Brainstorming for Germany’s Future

Citizen involvement through dialogue: Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel is currently seeking direct discourse with citizens in Germany. She has launched a new discussion forum called Dialogue on Germany’s Future.

Joachim Gauck

Germany’s new President Joachim Gauck is elected by a large majority

Joachim Gauck was elected as the new head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany on March 18, 2012 in Berlin with one of the best results in the history of the country’s federal presidential elections. Gauck received 991 of the 1,228 valid votes. An overwhelming majority of the electors in the 15th Federal Assembly chose Joachim Gauck for the highest office in the land during the first round of voting.

German Ambassador meets with Acting Governor and Minister of Agriculture Ali Ahmed Hamid

Courtesy Visit by German Ambassador in River Nile State

  The German Ambassador Rolf Welberts visited River Nile State from 18 to 20 March. In the capital Eddamer he was received by the acting governor and minister of agriculture Ali Ahmed Hamed who briefe...

Student Exchange

Student Exchange Khartoum Diplomatic School

  Khartoum Diplomatic School has been involved in a student exchange with a secondary school in Northern Germany for several years. The latest visit in January 2012 comprised 11 students and 4 accompa...

Oscarverleihung 2012

Oscar for German special effects

The remarkable film sequences will leave a lasting impression on cinema audiences: at a dizzying height above the rooftops of Paris, Hugo Cabret clings to the hand of the huge railway clock. And: a small boy turns from man to machine as he transforms himself into a robot. “Hugo Cabret”, the latest work by Hollywood star director Martin Scorsese, is a veritable cinematic adventure, brilliantly produced in 3D.

DAL-Group

Visit of Ambassdor Welberts to DAL Group

On 7 December 2011 Ambassador Rolf Welberts and two other staff members visited several DAL enterprises in and around Khartoum, including Al-Waha Farm, Capo Dairy and Sayga Mills. All areas excelled t...

Botschafter Welberts

Germany and Sudan – Partners in the Preservation of Cultural Heritage

 Sudan displays a number of archeologically relevant sites, in particular from the era of the Kingdom of Kush. The Island of Meroe, which includes Naga and Musawwarat As-Sufra, was added on the UNESCO...

UN Security Council meeting

Germany wins UN Security Council seat

On October 12, at the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Germany was elected as a non-permanent member of the international organization’s Security Council for the years 2011/2012. The Security Council is regarded as the most important committee in the United Nations and as the key body for a peaceful world order.

Weather forecast - midday, local time (all data without guarantee)

Khartum:
(18.05.2012)
40 °C

Time and weather in Germany

Berlin:
17:07:13 12 °C
Deutscher Wetterdienst

The Ambassador

Botschafter Welberts

Ambassador Rolf Welberts is the new head of the German Embassy.

Latest news from Germany

Information about German foreign and European policy and major domestic issues.

Manual for Germany

For anyone planning to live in Germany, this publication offers detailed information on a whole range of aspects pertaining to everyday life in the country.

Deutsche Welle: Now on VHF in the arabic capitals

The arabic programm of Deutsche Welle is now available on the VHF of "Radio Monte Carlo (RMC) Doualiya".

German Embassy Khartoum

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

53 Baladia Street, Block No. 8 D, Plot No. 2, Khartoum

P.O. Box 970, Khartoum

Tel: 00249-183-777990

Fax: 00249-183-777622

German Bundesliga

All the top news from the German Bundesliga at a glance: fixtures, results, clubs, players and much more.

Germany 2012: four events in a tour of discovery

Eröffnung des Friederikiso Schriftzuges am Schloss Charlottenburg in Berlin

Germany 2012: four events in a tour of discovery Frederick the Great’s 300th birthday Rediscover “Old Fritz”, the great Prussian king. With 2012 marking the 300th anniversary of his birth, the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg is paying tribute to a king with a risk-loving character.

German Information Centres worldwide - Find information about Germany online!

German Information Centres (GIC) were designed to promote a modern image of Germany.  They provide up-to-date information about Germany.

Three regional centres focus on Africa  - Paris, Pretoria and Brasilia – in the main languages of the continent, French, English and Portuguese. Links to all of the GIC worldwide are listed below.