In 1994, one million children, women & men were killed in the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. We will never forget the victims. Nor will we ever forget the bravery & resilience of those who survived, whose courage & willingness to forgive remain a burst of light & hope.

Kenenisa Bekele and Tigst Aseffa to lead #Ethiopia|n marathon team at Paris Olympics 2024 fanabc.com/english/keneni…

As member of this European defensive mission, ASPIDES, the Belgian frigate is helping to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. As trade nation, par excellence, Belgium takes with this participation its full responsibility.

Education is a cornestone to unleashing women's & youth's potential. As we celebrate #AfricaDay, let's highlight educational programs & initiatives equipping them with the skills they need to navigate & thrive in the 21st Century. 🔗: t.ly/bt67u #YearOfEducation

EU Delegation to AU Amb. Javier Niño Pérez and EU member states Ambassadors based in #Addis had the privilege of visiting the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI). The EU and its Member States are pleased to witness the significant advancements made possible through EU support.

The African Union, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), will commemorate World Refugee Day at the AU HQ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of international solidarity and education in empowering refugees & transforming lives.

H.E. Ambassador Stefaan Thijs bid farewell to Djibouti and to H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Djibouti, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. His candidacy for chairperson of the AUC, relations with neighboring countries, Djibouti Presidency of IGAD and other items have been discussed.

Shocked by the drone strike that targetted Tel Aviv last night and caused 1 deadly victim and several others wounded. We condemn in the strongest terms this attack . We offer our sincere condolences to the families of the victims.

Belgium firmly condemns this dangerous escalation for the entire region. Every act of violence takes us further away from peace. Condolences to the family and friends of the victim. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/07/19…

Shocked and horrified by the rocket attack that took place tonight against a soccer field in the Druze village of Majdal Shams and that made 10 deadly victims, among them children. We condemn this violence and offer our condolences to the families of the victims and wounded.

Meeting with my colleague ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz. Belgium remains fully committed to the release of the hostages. Regional escalation must be avoided at all costs. We call for the utmost restraint and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. (1/2)

Onderhoud met mijn collega ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz. België blijft zich inzetten voor de vrijlating van de gijzelaars. Regionale escalatie moet ten allen prijze vermeden worden. We roepen op tot uiterste terughoudendheid en een onmiddellijk staakt-het-vuren in Gaza. (1/2)

Sécurité et liberté sont étroitement liées. L’une doit renforcer l’autre. La liberté d’expression est l’un des piliers de nos démocraties. Il est de notre responsabilité à tous de la protéger. (1/2)

Veiligheid en vrijheid zijn nauw met elkaar verbonden. Het ene moet het andere versterken. Vrijheid van meningsuiting is één van de pijlers van onze democratie. Het is onze verantwoordelijkheid om die te beschermen. (1/2)

Maar woorden kunnen geduchte wapens zijn. In zo'n gevoelige context moeten ze met precisie en zorg gekozen worden. Elke uiting die bijdraagt aan de opkomst van antisemitisme en elke vorm van racisme en haat is ongeoorloofd. (2/2)

It is urgent to conclude a ceasefire agreement in #Gaza and the release of hostages. Belgium joins the call for the parties to urgently resume negotiations. Ending the war is a first step towards achieving stability and peace in the region. 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA

I just spoke with my counterpart Badr Abdelatty on mediation efforts to avoid further escalation in the Middle East and to find a lasting political solution to the conflict in Gaza. Together, we are committed to de-escalation and a ceasefire agreement in #Gaza.

Very happy to earn another major medal 🥈 in Paris today. My Belgian supporters were the best I’ve ever heard 🖤💛❤️ #teambelgium

Dear fellow Belgians in Israel, please follow closely the guidelines of Home Front Command:

End this human tragedy NOW! Hostage deal & ceasefire NOW!….towards a lasting peace arrangement for the whole region and with the full support of the international community!