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Irish citizens in Zambia🇿🇲 & Namibia🇳🇦 we want to hear from you! Please join us in shaping Ireland’s new Diaspora Strategy by participating in the Global Irish Survey. Access the survey here: ireland.ie/en/irish-diasp… #GlobalIrish #IrishAbroad

The deadline for submitting applications for the 2026/2027 Ireland Africa Fellowship Programme has been extended to Monday, 28th July 2025. We encourage anyone who has not yet applied to take this opportunity to submit their applications. ireland.ie/en/zambia/lusa…

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Today, Minister @nealerichmond was delighted to see the vital work of Ireland's development partners in Zambia, including Build It International and Special Hope Network. The Minister opened an environmental exhibition 'Black Mountain Project' on the legacy of mining-waste.
So happy to celebrate over #60yearsofpartnership 🇮🇪🇿🇲 and to have Minister @nealerichmond in Zambian with us to mark the occasion and celebrate with our fantastic Irish community and our close cooperating partners. We look forward to a future of continued close collaboration.




A warm welcome from PS @EtambuyuG for Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, @nealerichmond TD, as he begins his visit to Zambia. We look forward to celebrating #60yearsofpartnership 🇮🇪🇿🇲 and highlighting the important work of @irishaid

Steadfast bilateral relations! 🇮🇪🇿🇲 The meeting between the President of Ireland, Micheal D. Higgins, and the Zambian Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Macenje Mazoka, is yet another important highlight in our over #60yearsofpartnership
Amb. Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Zambia to #Ireland, H.E Macenje Mazoka, held a 'Meet & Greet' with H.E Mr. Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, in #Dublin. She formally presented Letters of Credence to President of Ireland through written procedure 2 months prior.
The Embassy is pleased to announce that the Ireland-Africa Fellowship Programme for 2026/2027 is now open for applications from 🇿🇲 and 🇳🇦. This is a fully funded Master’s programme to study in 🇮🇪 aimed at early career professionals. For more details 👉 ireland.ie/en/zambia/lusa…


What a pleasure to participate in this event. The next generation of Zambian women in diplomacy is in good hands. 🇿🇲 🤝 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #WomenInDiplomacy
A tradition now to host the International Day of #WomenInDiplomacy event! Today at 🇪🇺Residence women from diplomacy & media and young leaders discussed concrete ways to support girls in order to increase women representation in diplomacy and in leadership roles. #EUZambia50
Delighted to welcome students and teachers from Our Lady’s Grammar School, Newry, on their visit to Zambia 🇿🇲 to meet Zambian girls to engage and share experiences under the Girl Impact and Empowerment Project.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late former President, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, and to the people of the Republic of Zambia. His service to the nation will be remembered and our thoughts are with his loved ones and all Zambians who mourn🇿🇲

Delighted to welcome HQ colleagues to Zambia for the mid term review of our Embassy Mission Strategy 2023–2027. Grateful as always for the excellent cooperation with our partners, fellow EU member states🇪🇺, and the Irish community in Zambia 🇮🇪 🇿🇲



Delighted to host Irish missionaries from across Zambia for lunch at the Irish residence today. Thank you for your inspiring work and long-standing contribution to Ireland-Zambia cooperation in health, education, and beyond. 🇮🇪🇿🇲
Don’t miss our free screening 🎬 of Mrs Robinson documentary this evening at Alliance Française de Lusaka, as part of the European Festival of Culture! 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 youtu.be/QKICypsdcIw @EUinZambia
Tune in to @PowerFMZambia today at 09:30 for a chat with Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Brian Caden ahead of tomorrow’s 🎬screening of ‘Mrs. Robinson’ at Alliance Française de Lusaka (18:30) — part of the EU Festival of Culture ! 🇪🇺 🇮🇪

We reaffirm the core principles that unite us: respect for human rights, appreciation of diversity, & freedom. In line with the EU’s motto "United in Diversity," we believe that everyone has the right to live & love freely, without fear of discrimination or reprisal. #IDAHOT2025
Join us on for a free film 🎬 screening as part of the Festival of European Culture! 🇪🇺🇮🇪 Mary Robinson broke new ground in Irish politics and continues to inspire people with her leadership, courage, and commitment to human rights and climate justice.

Today @Irish_Aid fellowship alumnus Bob Mwewa collected his first class honours Master degree in Human Rights in Criminal Justice from @UL University of Limerick🎓 Keep an eye on our social media! Applications for the 2026/2027 cohort of the Programme will be opening this Summer

