This evening, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially welcomed His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete, the African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa, during a diplomatic engagement held at the Nakasero State Lodge. The meeting served as a significant platform for high-level discussions between the Ugandan head of state and the distinguished African Union envoy regarding regional stability and ongoing peace initiatives across the Horn of Africa. As the nation observes these critical diplomatic developments, the presence of the former Tanzanian President underscores the continued commitment of the African Union to fostering dialogue and resolving complex geopolitical challenges within the East African sub-region. The proceedings at the State Lodge highlight the strategic importance of Uganda’s role in facilitating international cooperation and supporting the mandate of the African Union in its pursuit of sustainable peace and security for all member states involved in the Horn of Africa peace process.

