🇩🇰 Ambassador, Special Representative for the Great Lakes and the Sahel. Previously, 🇪🇺Ambassador to AU (2020-2023), 🇪🇺/EEAS DMD Africa (2016-2020)
Joined August 2015
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Au terme de sa visite à Goma, le Chef de la #MONUSCO, M. James Swan, a réaffirmé l’engagement continu de la Mission en faveur des efforts de paix dans l’est de la RDC, conformément au mandat de la MONUSCO au titre de la résolution 2808 (2025) du Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU.
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RT @AnouarEUspox: #RDC: L’UE déplore les évènements violents du 12 juin à Kinshasa, ainsi que les morts et blessés graves constatés.
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RT @AnouarEUspox: L’UE encourage l’initiative des autorités à la transparence et la poursuite des auteurs des troubles.
Elle exhorte les…
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Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 retweeted
Jun 12
The EU is engaged to support & coordinate the global response to Ebola.
I co-chaired a meeting with @WHO @AfricaCDC & African Ministers and partners to align our response. Cooperation, humanitarian access & swift action are essential to save lives & strengthen health security.
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Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 retweeted
Jun 4
Denmark has a new government 🇩🇰
Mette Frederiksen has been re-elected as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen continues as Foreign Minister.
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Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 retweeted
On 20-21 May, Sweden, as current chair, hosted the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) with🇧🇪🇩🇰🇪🇺🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇸🇪🇨🇭🇬🇧🇺🇸 in Stockholm. The meeting brought together Special Envoys, UNSE Xia @un_greatlakes, representatives of ongoing mediation efforts - including AU mediator Togo, Qatar and the US - alongside invited experts and @FBAFolke.
The meeting demonstrated a shared commitment to coordinated international support for peace in the Great Lakes region.
On 22 May the members of the ICG published a statement, read statement here: government.se/statements/202…
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Very happy that @MofaQatar_EN could participate in Stockholm. Qatar plays a crucial role in mediating between DRC government and M23/AFC. Proud of mediation partnership between 🇶🇦 and 🇸🇪!
Pleased to participate as part of the State of Qatar’s delegation at the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) meeting in Stockholm, chaired by the Kingdom of Sweden, with broad international participation from officials, diplomats, and experts. The discussions focused on ongoing mediation and peace efforts in the Great Lakes region, the latest developments in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, and the importance of international coordination to support stability and sustainable political solutions. The State of Qatar continues its commitment to supporting dialogue, mediation, conflict resolution, and humanitarian efforts, while working closely with regional and international partners to promote peace, stability, and development. I also extend my appreciation to Sweden for the hosting, excellent organization, and its role in chairing the International Contact Group and supporting international dialogue and coordination on peace and stability issues in the region
@Dr_Al_Khulaifi @MariaStenergard
@MikaelLindvall @SweMFA @MofaQatar_EN @FBAFolke
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Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 retweeted
May 18
🇪🇺 is working with @WHO @AfricaCDC on the #Ebola outbreak in the DRC & Uganda.
EU-supported genomic sequencing helped identify the strain fast, our preparedness efforts are strengthening surveillance, clinical trial readiness & vaccine research. We are ready to do more.
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#MONUSCO welcomes the strong collaboration with WHO and the Congolese authorities that enabled the air transport of 6 tons of emergency supplies from Nairobi to Bunia. The Mission remains fully mobilized to support the response and protect affected communities. #DRC #Ebola
May 18
In less than 24 hours, @WHOAFRO has delivered nearly 12 tonnes of emergency supplies to support the #Ebola response in the #DRC 🇨🇩
Today, WHO’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Hub in #Nairobi 🇰🇪 dispatched 4.7 tonnes of medical supplies and equipment to Bunia, with critical airlift support from @MONUSCO.
Another 7 tonnes of supplies arrived in Bunia from Kinshasa on 17 May, alongside 35 @WHO and @MinSanteRDC experts and first responders.
WHO and partners are moving fast to scale up lifesaving support.
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#RDC: Sur la question des sanctions, Macron a été clair : ni la France ni l'Union européenne ne comptent suivre Washington. Interrogé sur la possibilité que Paris ou l'UE adoptent des mesures similaires à celles infligées par l'OFAC aux Forces de défense du #Rwanda, le président français a écarté cette option, estimant qu'une course aux sanctions risquait de braquer Kigali plutôt que de l'inciter à coopérer. La position française, qu'il dit porter également au niveau européen, privilégie le dialogue et la médiation collective sur la pression coercitive.
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Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 retweeted
May 13
Grateful for the strong lasting partnership between the @UN & @_AfricanUnion as we reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing peace & security, human rights & sustainable development through the signing of a joint declaration.
Together, we will continue our work to address complex global & regional challenges.
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Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 retweeted
Apr 26
LA CEDEAO CONDAMNE FERMEMENT LES ATTAQUES TERRORISTES DU SAMEDI 25 AVRIL 2026 AU MALI.
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ECOWAS STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026 IN MALI
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A CEDEAO CONDENAM VIGOROSAMENTE OS ATAQUES TERRORISTAS DE SÁBADO, 25 DE ABRIL DE 2026, NO MALI
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RT @AnouarEUspox: #Mali: Déclaration du Porte-Parole
L’Union européenne condamne fermement les attaques terroristes perpétrées au Mali le…
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Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 retweeted
Apr 25
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission @ymahmoudali is following with deep concern the reported attacks in #Mali targeting the capital, #Bamako, as well as other urban areas across the country.
The Chairperson strongly condemns these acts, which risk exposing civilian populations to significant harm, and reaffirms the Commission’s steadfast commitment to the promotion of peace, security, good governance, and stability in Mali.
The Chairperson expresses full solidarity with the people of Mali, the security forces and the national authorities.
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Apr 25
Le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine @ymahmoudali suit avec une vive préoccupation les attaques signalées au #Mali, visant la capitale, #Bamako, ainsi que d’autres centres urbains à travers le pays.
Le Président de la Commission condamne fermement ces actes, qui risquent d’exposer les populations civiles à des dangers importants, et réaffirme l’engagement constant de la Commission en faveur de la promotion de la paix, de la sécurité, de la bonne gouvernance et de la stabilité au Mali.
Le Président de la Commission exprime sa pleine solidarité avec le peuple malien, les forces de défense et de sécurité ainsi que les autorités nationales.
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À Kinshasa, la #MONUSCO a rendu hommage à l’engagement de plusieurs policiers en fin de mission en #RDC (🇪🇬 🇮🇩 🇸🇳 🇲🇱 🇨🇦 🇨🇲 🇹🇩 🇧🇫). Une reconnaissance portée par le leadership de la Mission, réaffirmant l’engagement de @UNPOL aux cotés de la #PNC pour la #ProtectionDesCivils.
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Birgitte Markussen 🇩🇰 retweeted
Apr 7
Moving #Kwibuka32 commemoration @UN today to honour victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
The 🇪🇺EU supports 🇷🇼Rwanda in its journey towards unity & reconciliation, showing how a country can rebuild, reconcile & move forward together.
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🇩🇰 “In the absence of clear and consistent condemnations, we effectively set the price paid by the perpetrators for such attacks at zero. Systematic condemnations from this Council are a crucial first step toward reversing this trend…” From the #UNSC 👇
Today, the #UNSC met to discuss the safety and security of UN and humanitarian personnel. Read Denmark’s statement here: shorturl.at/EnI7m
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