Ambassador Rebecca Amuge Otengo

Honored to officially launch the Youth Legislative Agenda 2026-2031, an important step in placing young people at the center of Uganda’s legislative priorities, skills development, and job creation agenda. Aligned with the NRM Youth Manifesto 2026–2031 and NDP IV, this Agenda seeks to transform youth potential into meaningful opportunities and strengthen youth participation in Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. Together with my fellow Youth MPs, the National Youth Council, and our partners, we remain committed to turning the Youth Action Plan into action and building an empowered, innovative generation. 🇺🇬

This morning, I joined the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Ministers, the Managing Director of NEC, and other leaders at the NEC Headquarters in Bugolobi to officially flag off government-procured food relief for distribution to the most vulnerable households in the Karamoja region. ​This first consignment is being supplied by the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), following a directive and the goodwill of His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to address the critical situation in Karamoja. I commended the UPDF and NEC for this timely intervention, which comes in response to the high demand for food security among our people. ​The government want residents in all 480 parishes across Karamoja to benefit from this relief initiative, with each household receiving 20 kilograms of posho (maize flour) and 10 kilograms of beans monthly for the next two months. ​Concurrently, my team and I are working on sustainable, long-term solutions. We are focusing on investing in grain silos and irrigation dams to support both small-scale farming and massive commercial agriculture, ultimately transforming Karamoja into a highly productive agricultural hub. ​The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister also informed us that several development and humanitarian partners are being mobilized to supplement these efforts. ​As government, we are warning to all personnel responsible for the logistics and distribution to restrain from any form of corrupt practices. This food must reach the intended beneficiaries. In the same vein, I urge our local leaders to be on the ground to mobilize communities and strictly supervise the entire distribution exercise.

At its 34th Meeting, the Military Staff Committee of the AU Peace and Security Council received an update on the operations of the Continental Logistics Base from @AUC_PAPS. Mtg chaired by Brigadier General Edward Ronald Mutaawe, Defence Attache of #Uganda and Chairperson of the #MSC of the AU PSC for July 2026.

Prime Minister @RobinahNabbanja and Won Nyaci me Lango, Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune, have arrived at Olilo Primary School for @SamEngola3's thanksgiving ceremony, for his election as Erute South MP and appointment as Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees.

It is with great pride that I join you today at the opening ceremony of this historic National Dialogue. This grand conference, which will bring together four thousand participants under one roof in the coming weeks, marks a historic opportunity for Ethiopia to obtain the “pen and parchment” with which to write a new chapter of its history by its own hand. We are at a moment when we can break the cycle in Ethiopia’s political journey. A cycle that begins with inflammatory rhetoric and ends in violent action, and replace it with dialogue and discussion. I extend my sincere gratitude to the commissioners of the National Dialogue Commission for their invaluable contributions toward making this important undertaking possible. This conference, which is founded on a bottom-up agenda-setting process involving hundreds of thousands of citizens, is a rare and remarkable event with immense significance in Ethiopia’s modern history. Through it, we have the opportunity to transform our challenges into opportunities and establish a lasting culture of peaceful transfers of power. Today, we are planting good seeds that will benefit future generations, and we are ensuring that our children will enjoy the fruits they bear. As we participate in this dialogue, if we set aside our local interests and deliberate for the sake of Ethiopia, keeping our children and their future in mind, the outcome will be truly fruitful. Together, let us cultivate hope, forgiveness, and peaceful coexistence. By resolving our differences through dialogue and reconciliation within our own country, let us safeguard Ethiopia from external interference. I call upon all participants to achieve a historic outcome; one that will benefit Ethiopia, serve as an example for Africa, and bring genuine peace and relief to all Ethiopians. May Ethiopia forever prosper and be honored through the efforts of her children!

Thank you, my friend, Madam @ouriatou1, for taking the time to introduce me to these beautiful #Malian fabrics in #Bamako today. Their rich textures, vibrant colours, & exceptional craftsmanship reflect a timeless heritage & remarkable creativity. This is truly something very special. 🙏🏽

Deeply grateful to H.E Hon. Jack Wamai Wamanga for celebrating 🇺🇬’s win at the UN #CEDAW elections. Thank you Maggie,Nancy,Marion,Dorah,Sam,Justin,Sharon,David,Cissy. Thank you @adoniaayebare @Rotengo2 @UgandaMFA @UgandaNewyork @jessica_alupo for making 🇺🇬’s win possible.

Proud moment for Uganda! Gen @mkainerugaba commissioning new Let 410 fleet marks another milestone in strengthening our national defence capabilities. From air ambulances to paratrooper platforms. The young people are extremely proud of you.

The Second Policy Conference on the Nexus between Peace, Security and Development “Tangiers Process”, from 11-12 July 2026, has opened in Mombasa, Kenya. From Commitment to Action: Advancing the Peace, Security and Development Nexus, participants are discussing the implementation of the Tangier Declaration; operationalising the nexus through AI-driven and youth-led innovations; rethinking military expenditures and development trade-offs in Africa; de-risking investments in conflict-affected states, including through the role of multilateral financial institutions in supporting Agenda 2063; supporting complex political transitions - lessons from the AFSIT; and cross-cutting policy priorities. Cross-cutting policy priorities include: African ownership, subsidiarity, complementarity and comparative advantage; prevention and anticipatory action; institutional and policy coherence; sustainable and diversified financing; evidence, learning, and accountability; conflict sensitivity and do-no-harm; regional integration and African solidarity.

Samson Mande: "Before I left, I had a wife, and together we had children. But I returned alone. Europe is Europe. She chose her own path; it wasn't my decision. Over there, once a woman makes that decision, you have to accept it. I accepted it and came back single."

Sat 11 July 2026 Addis Ababa Honoured to deliver the closing remarks at the inauguration of @flyethiopian's new Addis Ababa–Port Louis route. This milestone strengthens the enduring friendship between Ethiopia and Mauritius, enhances African connectivity, and creates new opportunities for trade, tourism, investment, and people-to-people ties. Congratulations to Ethiopian Airlines and our Mauritian partners on this historic achievement. 🇪🇹✈️🇲🇺 #EthiopianAirlines #AfricaConnected

President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah continues to advance Namibia’s economic diplomacy agenda in China, holding Business-to-Business engagements with leading Chinese corporate entities to explore partnerships that support Namibia’s development priorities. During the engagements, President Nandi-Ndaitwah met with representatives from Sinomine Resources Group Co., Ltd., LOVOL Agricultural Equipment, China National Chemical Engineering Corporation and the China-Africa Development Fund to discuss investment opportunities, industrial cooperation and mutually beneficial partnerships. The discussions focused on aligning potential investments with the priorities of the Eighth Administration.

The discussion was candid and too productive! @MedemerNow

@AndrewOulanyah Congratulations comrade @AndrewOulanyah

@AndrewOulanyah Congratulations sir! We look forward to working with you!

I’m humbled to be designated as the Chairperson of the Committee on ICT & National Guidance. I hold an MSc. ICT Management, Policy & Architectural Design, BSc Computer Science & Mathematics, Bachelor of Laws (Candidate), Keen on AI, Data Protection & Privacy, InfoSec, BPO etc

We can not forget that this is the day a beautiful baby girl came into the world. That baby was Diana, the one who took her grandmother's name, Kyaremera. So, happy birthday Kyaremera. With all our love.

Today, the #AU Peace & Security Council convenes its 1353rd meeting to receive an update on the situation in #Abyei. Session  chaired by Amb. @Rotengo2 , #PSC Chairperson for July 2026. In his introductory statement Comm. @Bankole_Adeoye, @AUC_PAPS, stressed that the #Abyei question extends beyond localized insecurity and has far-reaching implications for regional peace, stability, and conflict resolution. He called for renewed efforts to preserve Abyei’s demilitarized status, revitalize the Joint Oversight Committee, and build on grassroots mediation and traditional dialogue. He further urged the #AfricanUnion, #IGAD, and the #UN to work together on a clear political roadmap to end the current impasse . Council also received briefings on the current political, security, and humanitarian situation in #Abyei from H.E. Guang Cong, @OSE_HoA, followed by a statement from Ms.  Maureen Achieng ,#IGAD representative to the #AU. 🧵 1/

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today addressed the AU Peace and Security Council's (PSC) informal consultation on the future of the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in #Somalia (AUSSOM) this afternoon, underscoring that the mission's future should be guided by clear strategic objectives. He @ymahmoudali called for strengthened support for AUSSOM to reinforce African ownership of peace and security & advance sustainable financing for African-led peace support operations. Mr. Youssouf stressed that honouring the sacrifices of Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) requires safeguarding the gains achieved in Somalia through a mission that is sustainable, adaptable, & fit for purpose. The Chairperson also urged the accelerated operationalisation of the AU Peace Fund, implementation of the 0.2 per cent levy, & increased Member State contributions. Today's session was chaired by the Republic of Uganda, the Chair of the PSC for the month of July. @aussom_ @Rotengo2 @AUC_PAPS Read @ au.int/en/pressreleas…

Tree planting post parliamentary session as we continue plant hope this #GreenLegacy season!