Harriet Mathews
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#Tanzania
elections will be free and fair will be widely welcomed. But for this to happen politicians must be allowed to campaign without fear of criminal charges & human rights must be protected for all Tanzanians.
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Delighted to start as
@foreignoffice
Africa Director today. It's wonderful to be back working on a continent with so much energy and promise.
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Whilst I welcomed news that
@edmnangagwa
signed MOPA into law, the real test is how it is implemented in line with the spirit of the constitution. Reports today of a heavy handed police response and restrictions on freedom of assembly are of concern
#ActionOnReform
@UKinZimbabwe
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Concerned and saddened by the death in custody of Rwandan musician
#KizitoMihigo
. We await prompt, independent and transparent investigation into the circumstances of his death by the Rwandan authorities.
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The UK Bribery Act also applies to British Nationals overseas.
US committed to a credible electoral process in
#Somalia
; grave instances of corruption by US citizens overseas are punishable under US law
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At last my first taste of caano geel. Delicious, smokey and sweet. I feel stronger already.
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👋 Thrilled to have made it to the
#FalklandIslands
🇫🇰
🇫🇰 🤝 🇬🇧 Straight off the plane to meet some of the elected representatives of the
#Falklands
community
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Congratulated HE Sharif Hassan on his UH nominations, which guarantee 2 women will win seats. Others should follow
#Doorashada2016
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One of the delights in
#Mogadishu
#Somalia
is the graphic art on shops and businesses. Here's one of my favourites.
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Downtown
#Mogadishu
,
#Somalia
, on a quiet afternoon. Campaign posters are starting to appear.
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Brilliant to be visiting Addis as my first trip in the new job - taking forward discussions with
@_AfricanUnion
and the Government of Ethiopia across the breadth of our partnership
@mfaethiopia
Delighted to welcome our new Director-General for Africa and the Americas,
@HarrietLMathews
Looking forward to the important discussions with the AU, Ethiopian government and partners, we have lined up.
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Had such a warm welcome when I visited Waberi District of Mogadishu yesterday. I was even persuaded to dance!
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The actions of the
@MPguatemala
against the
@TSEGUATEMALA
undermine the democratic process. All parties should respect the outcome of the elections, act in accordance with the Guatemalan Constitution & work towards a peaceful transfer of power to President Elect
@BArevalodeLeon
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Many heartfelt tributes to SRSG Nick Kay from civil society, colleagues and the PM and President.
@Somalia111
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Meeting new president of
#Hirshabelle
Ali Osoble yesterday. Many challenges ahead for
#Somalia
's newest state. We will help where we can
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End of an era as David Belgrove, former HC to The Gambia and Ambassador to Liberia, retires from the FCDO. Thank you for 41 years of service
@D_R_Belgrove
! It has been an honour.
@UKinTheGambia
@UKinLiberia
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🇫🇰 🤝 🇬🇧 Great to meet with the elected representatives of the
#FalklandIslands
to discuss their priorities.
The UK will always defend the right of the people of the
#Falklands
to decide their own future.
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I lost friends today. Somalia lost great men. My condolences to friends & families of all who died. We will not forget them.
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Great to be here in Djibouti, discussing our shared priorities for regional security and development with
@DrWorkneh
#IGAD
During
@DrWorkneh
’s UK 🇬🇧 visit,
@AndrewmitchMP
pledged to strengthen the UK’s partnership with IGAD.
@FCDOGovUK
‘s Director-General for Africa,
@HarrietLMathews
and I teamed up with Dr Workneh in
#Djibouti
🇩🇯today to do just that!
@NuursViews
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Terrible situation in
#Beletweyne
. Communities shown remarkable resilience. Emergency relief being delivered with UK support
@UKinSomalia
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Saw
@SomaliPM
and affirmed UK's continued commitment to
#Somalia
, including on elections process
@UKinSomalia
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#Mogadishu
in the morning. Still have moments when the beauty of this city makes me catch my breath.
http://t.co/HgAGGARMz3
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Condolences to all who suffered loss in today's senseless attack. Once again commend the courage of Somali security forces
@UKinSomalia
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Discussed how to reach
#Somalia
’s target of 30% women in next parliament with Min Zahra Samantar
@UKinSomalia
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Paid my respects to those who died in 1982 fighting for the rights of the 🇫🇰
#FalklandIslands
. May they rest in peace
@SAMS82office
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Honour to host
#UNSC
lunch in
#Mogadishu
. Good meal soured by lack of an endorsed election model
@MatthewRycroft1
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Deeply concerned about detention of
#UniversalTV
journalists. British Embassy has raised with Somali government.
#press
freedom
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At the Foreign Office with
@FCONeilWigan
and
@FCOMattBaugh
. A passer-by wondered what we had in common
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Meeting
#Somalia
's President, PM and Speaker with the international community today. One topic: elections.
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Well done
#Somalia
security forces in your response to despicable attack on CID HQ. Condolences to victims' families & friends
@UKinSomalia
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Great to welcome some of our wonderful country based staff (CBS) to London this week. Huge thank you to all our CBS for their valuable work in our many missions abroad.
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Thank you
@UKinZimbabwe
for hosting! Important discussions on Zimbabwe's challenges and the need for
#ActionOnReform
Meetings with
@edmnangagwa
@nelsonchamisa
@MthuliNcube
& civil society, visit of
#UKaid
project, climatechange talks:
@HarrietLMathews
Africa director
@foreignoffice
& Debbie Palmer West, Southern Africa director
@DFID_UK
spent 48 hours learning more about the Zimbabwe situation
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Thanks for everyone's warm words on my appointment. I am looking forward to coming to Somalia!
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Inspiring 24 hours understanding the community’s work to protect the flora and fauna of the
#FalklandIslands
:
🐧 Home to 5 species of penguins
🐋 Vital breeding site for rare species
🐦 70% of the 🌍 albatrosses
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One of the pleasures of visiting
@UKinEthiopia
in Addis is seeing the Giant Tortoises...I think this might count as a traffic jam!
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Meeting PM and Speaker to discuss implementation of the election model. My message: no time to waste
@UKinSomalia
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The UK is helping refugees here in
#Uganda
Nakivale Settlement, with basic needs on arrival and importantly - future focused support to help them become self reliant 🇺🇬🇬🇧
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Buying clothes earlier.
Assistant: Are you going somewhere nice?
Me: Mogadishu.
Assistant: Ooh. Lucky you. Have a lovely holiday.
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Delighted journalist
@Hamza_Africa
has been released. Not seen acceptable reason for detention. Vital to protect media freedom in
#Somalia
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Loved meeting some of the record 467
#Chevening
scholars from across Africa. Energy, ideas, challenge and new connections. All the reasons I love
#Chevening
events.
#MyCheveningJourney
@cheveningfco
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Great to see Minister of Women and Human Rights Samantar. Priorities for UK and Somalia (and me!).
@UKinSomalia
http://t.co/ONFjCJxi31
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A great pleasure to welcome Antonio de Aguiar Patriota as the new Brazilian Ambassador to the UK. Real opportunities for the 🇧🇷 🇬🇧 relationship ahead of Brazil's G20 Presidency in 2024
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With
#Somaliland
Chief Justice. We talked about his vision for judicial reform. UK will support it.
@UKinSomalia
http://t.co/ithpSjaMxI
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🇫🇰 “Camp” is the area of the
#FalklandIslands
outside of the capital Stanley.
Also spent much of the day looking at the challenges Camp is facing, especially in the face of climate change
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With CDF we discussed UK support to SNA, including stipends, training & equipment plus his important reform agenda.
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UK provided solar street lights in Cadaado. Better public safety and extended business hours. Here being installed
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Jowhar road before during and after our project. Using local labour also helped local economy.
@UKinSomalia
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Looking forward to first ever
#Somalia
'eat and tweet' event with journalist and bloggers
#media4somalia
@UKinSomalia
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Great to see Somali-led process:
#NCFSomalia
. Leaders, regions, parl, women, civil society & youth all involved.
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🇲🇽🇬🇧 Delighted to attend Mexican National Day this evening. From trade to cultural exchanges, our nations continue to strengthen ties and build a brighter future together 🤝🎉
@EmbaMexru
@UKinMexico
@josefagbom
#UKMexicoRelations
#MexicanIndependenceDay
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Good luck to the
#StanleyPenguins
🐧 as they arrive in Chile 🇨🇱 for pre-tournament ice hockey training
The ice hockey teams from the
#Falklands
do an amazing job despite having no ice rink on the Islands!
See how they’re getting on
@HockeyIslands
🏒 🇫🇰 🇨🇱
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Decree was necessary to have
#Somalia
#2016
elections on time and uphold NLF agreement. Now implementation can begin.
@UKinSomalia
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With President Silanyo in
#Hargeisa
discussing elections, drought conditions, security & UK partnership.
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.
@SMcDonaldFCO
@UKinSomalia
Thank you! Honoured to receive CMG. Though it's really recognition for the brilliant people I've worked with
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Too often the terrorists make the loudest noise. Great to hear from the residents of Mogadishu
#LiidoDemonstration
@UKinSomalia
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Thanks Semerata for a great discussion on economic reform, humanitarian challenges and how we can best support health and education here in Ethiopia
Ahead of
@UKAIS2024
,
@HarrietLMathews
discussed the UK’s support to Ethiopia’s economic and institutional reform with State Minister Semerata Sewasew.
We are proud to work with Ethiopia to boost economic stability and growth.
#GoFarGoTogether
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Pleased to hear ISWA committed to
#Somalia
2016 elections and upcoming regional consultations
#NCFSomalia
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It would not be
#UNGA
without meeting
@Bankole_Adeoye
. We discussed how the UK and wider international community can support
@_AfricanUnion
efforts to respond to and prevent coups in Africa and end the conflict in Sudan
@MadeleineFCDO
@UK_AfricanUnion
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A testament to the improved security in
#Mogadishu
@UKinSomalia
9. Council of ministers proposed the next
#IGAD
assembly of heads of state and government to be held in
#Mogadishu
.
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Celebrating release of 1 journalist when I hear that 3 more have been arrested. Deeply concerned at state of media freedom in
#Somalia
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This year we have selected five Somali Chevening Scholars. Applications for next year open. Sweet!
@UKinSomalia
http://t.co/9WsfjvNofS
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Discussed elections & VR with
#Somaliland
deputy speaker last week. Turnout is high. Vital timetable is stuck to.
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I am reading lots about Somalia. If you had to recommend one book I should read before my arrival this summer, what would it be?
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Welomed Deputy Secretary General Charles Fries (
@eu_eeas
) for productive meeting discussing shared challenges in Africa. Particular focus on Sahel, linked to terrorist, migration and development implications
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Just met AG & new Chief Justice. Discussed need for reform: justice underpins Somalia's future.
@UKinSomalia
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With DCDF, saw UK-provided ops room training for SNA and presented certificates to graduates
@UKinSomalia
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With (some of) the Somalia Unit in the Foreign Office in London. Great teamwork.
@UKinSomalia
http://t.co/s2BENwy0nx
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Impromptu poetry reading at lunch for some of the wonderful poets and authors at
#MIBF2015
. Soul food on the menu.
http://t.co/XGxfb5awfi
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On International Women’s Day and every day, 🇬🇧 is proud to support women’s rights organisations globally. Their spirit and commitment astounds me. I saw this firsthand when meeting activists working to end gender-based violence in Jamaica
#RightsFreedomPotential
#InvestInWomen
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Today marks 30 years since the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
We have a duty to remember the lives lost, honour the survivors and reaffirm our commitment to never forget.
#Kwibuka30
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This week my focus was how to help make
#Mogadishu
safer, with intro meetings with heads of police and immigration.
http://t.co/Ipj4tVCsLB
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Nice to use my Portuguese with Ambassador Nunda discussing trade, regional security and cultural ties between 🇬🇧 and 🇦🇴
@RogerStringerUK
@ukinangola
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A full turn out to honour
#madiba
and ensure his legacy lives on as his statue is unveiled by
@CyrilRamaphosa
and
@antonioguterres
at
#UNGA
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Meeting with my 'landlord' Transport & Civil Aviation Min. Jama. His father was twice Somali Ambassador to UK!
http://t.co/OqEpH8lASN
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🇬🇧🇵🇪 Wonderful to welcome
@CancilleriaPeru
Minister Ana Gervasi to the UK
@PeruInUK
. Proud of our strong partnerships in trade, culture, and education. Let’s continue this journey together! 🤝🎉
#UKPeru200Years
@UKinPeru
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Following up on UNGA with President Hassan, including 2016, federalism, development and security.
@UKinSomalia
http://t.co/dFLiXozK7F
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Congratulations to the US on Mission to
#Somalia
. Smiles all round at the news
@StateDept
http://t.co/NiueH7yn7U
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Congratulations to President-elect Joseph Boakai on his election as President of Liberia 🇱🇷. We look forward to working together.
The UK congratulates President-elect Boakai on his electoral victory & the Liberian people on their commitment to
#peace
&
#democracy
. See statement 👇 🇬🇧 🇱🇷
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Condolences to victims of despicable attacks in
#Baidoa
today. This will only strengthen our resolve to help Somali people live in safety.
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Following up from my visit to Addis, with Semerata Sewasew and Ethiopia's delegation to the Africa Financial Services and Investment Conference.
Action focused discussion building on our strong cooperation to Ethiopia's financial services sector, and 🇬🇧 🇪🇹 economic relationship.
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UK is supporting reconciliation. And to be clear, we don't supply lethal equipment to anyone in
#Somalia
.
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Sad to hear of attack on Sahafi Hotel in
#Mogadishu
. Thoughts with those affected. Underlines the importance of the fight against Al Shabaab
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Discussed the huge and pressing
#Somalia
parliamentary agenda, including vital legislation, with Speaker Jawari.
http://t.co/HWG7uAFori
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Bright, motivated future leader? Want to study for a Master's in the UK? Find out about our scholarships at
http://t.co/NDNvNgdgVN
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@juliettejohn
@DiomayeFaye
@UKinSenegal
We look forward to working with President
@DiomayeFaye
and his government to further develop the strong 🇬🇧 🇸🇳 relationship, based on mutual respect and shared values. We can achieve greater prosperity, security and sustainable development together
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Meeting member of the Somali deaf community. There are some inspirational people out there!
@UKinSomalia
http://t.co/1c5U8TEqD6
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With Puntland Speaker Shire. We discussed priorities for P'land parliament including democratisation process.
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Delighted to meet ECOWAS President Omar Touray
@ecowas_cedeao
for important discussions in Abuja across regional security issues, including recent events in West Africa and the Sahel.
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