South African Embassy in Ethiopia

On the CAR, SA underscored adherence to the PAPR-CAR by all its signatories and encouraged sustained dialogue, inclusion of women & young people as active participants in and recipients of socio-justice processes, capacity and institution building and inclusive economic reforms.

#SAintheAUPSC| On 9 April, SA participated in the PSC informal consultations on how the Middle East crisis is affecting Africa’s peace & security as well as the session considering the situation in the Central African Republic #SAinAddis #AUPSCApril2026

DPR Letsie expressed solidarity with the victims and survivors and called for measures to protect civilians, preserve evidence and ensure accountability in Sudan. SA emphasised legal & moral obligations to prevent, stop, and hold perpetrators accountable for genocidal acts.

Citing the atrocities in Gaza, she encouraged more States in particular within the region to join South Africa in the ICJ case. SA also called for urgent action toward the atrocities, including genocidal acts and the worst humanitarian crisis on the Continent, in Sudan.

#SAintheAUPSC| On 8 April, SA participated in the Open session on hate crimes and fighting genocide ideology in Africa to reflect on & find ways to collectively prevent the ideology of hate, genocide and hate crimes in Africa. #SAinAddis #AUPSCApril2026

The SA delegation led by Ms Matheko Letsie, Deputy Permanent Representative installed the national flag to signify the official commencement of SA's tenure in the Council. 📸: @AUC_PAPS #SAinAUPSC #SAinAddis @DIRCO_ZA

07 April 2026| South Africa was officially welcomed & presented as a new member of the AU Peace and Security Council (2026-28) during the Flag Ceremony held at the PSC Chamber, AU HQ in Addis Ababa. 📸: @AUC_PAPS #SAinPSC #SAinAddis

@AUC_PAPS @DIRCO_ZA H.E. @NoncebaLosi extended SA's appreciation to the AU Member States for the trust and confidence placed in SA. She reaffirmed "SA's acceptance & commitment to serving the collective interests of our Continent with integrity, purpose, and steadfast resolve." 📸:@AUC_PAPS

The objective of the Induction was to equip new members of the Peace and Security Council through the understanding of the mandate, working methods, Rules of Procedure, activities of the PSC amongst others. 📸: @AUC_PAPS

The SA delegation led by H.E @NoncebaLosi just concluded its participation in the Induction/ Orientation for newly elected members of the African Union #PSC, held in Matsapha, Kingdom of Eswatini. 📸: @AUC_PAPS

H.E. @NoncebaLosi held a constructive meeting with H.E. @AdamDrury, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Rep of the UK to the AU. The discussions focused on issues affecting the continent, namely, peace and security as well as health matters. #SAinAddis

During the Business Forum, H.E. @NoncebaLosi underscored the economic complementarities between SA and Ethiopia which must be harnessed through increased B2B engagements, investment facilitation and sustained dialogue. #SAinAddis

The Trade Mission comprised of a Business Forum, B2B meetings and Site visits to expand South African company visibility, forge new partnerships & joint ventures between companies. #SAinAddis

16 March 2026| @the_dtic undertook a Trade Mission to #AddisAbaba to strengthen trade and investment opportunities as well as unlock new opportunities between SA & Ethiopia in the following sectors: Agriculture & Agro-processing, ICT & Metal Fabrication. #SAinAddis

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SESG Guang Cong had a fruitful discussion today with the Ambassador of #SouthAfrica to #Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the #AU, H.E. @NoncebaLosi. They exchanged on the situation in the #HornofAfrica and SA’s role in regional and continental peace. @SAEmbassyAddis

In her speech, H.E. Losi highlighted that "this museum will serve future generations as a reminder that solidarity changes the course of history". She urged that "it should not only serve as tribute but also a beacon of what African unity can achieve"... #SAinAddis

When Former President Nelson Mandela arrived in Ethiopia in 1962, he received more than training. The experience also deepened his Pan African conviction- Africa's liberation would not be achieved in isolation, but through unity. #SainAddis

24 Feb 2026| H.E. @NoncebaLosi attended the Inauguration Ceremony of the Nelson Mandela Museum in Addis Ababa- a symbol of shared struggle, shared sacrifice, and shared historical ties between Ethiopia and SA. #SAinAddis @DIRCO_ZA