Video: ECOSOC Youth Forum in Uganda on “Unlocking Alternative Financing and Capital Raising Mechanisms for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa.”

On 17th April, the the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum powered a high-level Side Event at the Office of the Prime Minister of Uganda, focusing on “Unlocking Alternative Financing and Capital Raising Mechanisms for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa.” The Side Event was a collaborative initiative organized by ECOSOC in…

Arua to Host International Leadership Summit 2025: A Call to Excellence in Service

By Viola Nabbale Arua, Uganda – Preparations are underway for the International Leadership Summit 2025, a high-profile gathering set to convene from 8th to 10th May 2025 at Desert Breeze Hotel in Arua. With the theme “Excellence in Service,” drawn from Titus 2:7, the summit will bring together global leaders, pastors, educators, missionaries, and development…

Police Block NUP’s “Youth Protest Vote” Campaign Launch, Sparking Opposition Outcry

By Adam Bukenya | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Tensions boiled over on Monday morning as the Uganda Police Force sealed off the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Makerere Kavule, blocking the launch of the party’s highly anticipated “Youth Protest Vote” campaign and preventing media and supporters from accessing the venue—a move condemned by NUP Secretary General David…

Museveni Urges Africa to Champion Its Own Development Agenda

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin, Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Anastasious Gordon Sekandi MUNYONYO- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on African nations to take ownership of their development trajectories through homegrown solutions and enhanced regional integration. While acknowledging that external support can be helpful, he emphasized that it is not a reliable path to sustainable…