Indonesia Hosts Africa Day Friendly Football Match
Summary
On 23 May 2026, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted an African Ambassadors' Gathering and a friendly diplomatic football match at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium in Jakarta to celebrate Africa Day. Director General Santo Darmosumarto emphasized football as a medium for unity and friendship, reflecting Indonesia's commitment to deepening historical and people-to-people ties with Africa.
Overview
Date
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23 Mei 2026
Countries and/or
Organisation
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African Union
Region
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Africa
Location
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Jakarta, Indonesia
Diplomatic Level
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Ambassadorial
Engagement Format
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Other
Engagement Type
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Public Diplomacy
Theme(s)
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Bilateral Relations; Education & Culture
Participants
Indonesian Delegate
Position/Title
Institution/Affiliation
Other Indonesian Delegate(s)
Foreign Delegate
Position/Title
Institution/Affiliation
Other Foreign Delegate(s)
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Santo Darmosumarto
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Director General for Asia Pacific and Africa
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Lead Indonesian Official:
Position:
Institution:
Other Indonesian Official(s):
Lead Partner
Official:
Position:
Institution:
Other Partner Official(s):
African Diplomatic Corps
Attachment(s)
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