New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Mission of Uganda to the UN in its capacity as chair on Friday organized celebrations to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Group of 77+China at the UN in New York. “I congratulate our Group of 77 and China on this …
Read More »The 3rd South Summit calls for ending Israel-Palestine conflict
KAMPALA | Xinhua | The Third South Summit ended on Monday in the Ugandan capital Kampala with participating leaders calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the protection of civilians. The two-day summit, which brought together leaders of the Group of 77 members and China, urged the …
Read More »G77 spouses visit Entebbe Children’s Surgical Hospital
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fabrice Brad Rulinda, the Mayor of Entebbe, emphasized the pressing need to establish additional healthcare facilities to augment specialized services, especially for underprivileged communities. The mayor’s insightful remarks were delivered on Sunday evening as he addressed the spouses of G77 summit delegates during their visit …
Read More »Museveni highlights SDGs as G77+China summit starts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has expressed concern that the majority of developing countries will not meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with only seven years left on the agenda. President Museveni told the opening of the G77+China Heads of State Summit on Sunday, that while …
Read More »MTN Uganda named official telecom partner for NAM and G77 summits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With Uganda poised to host the highly anticipated 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77 + China Third South Summits, MTN Uganda has been designated as official telecommunications operator, an acknowledgment of its multifaceted contributions to the planning and execution of the summits. MTN …
Read More »Uganda gears up for NAM, G77 summits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new Passenger Terminal Building at Entebbe International Airport is among the facilities that will welcome delegates attending the Non-Aligned Movement conference in Uganda. 10,000 delegates and 50 Heads of State are expected to arrive in Uganda for the NAM summit that takes place between …
Read More »No new cars for G77, Non-Aligned Movement summits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has resolved not to purchase new vehicles for the Non-Aligned Movement – NAM Summit slated for 15 – 20 January 2024 at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Speke Resort due to a lack of funds. However, they will mobilize fleets from across Ministries, …
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Uganda’s lost opportunities at next year’s big international conferences and what can be done to salvage the situation THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | January next year, Uganda will host two big international conferences back-to-back: the Nonaligned Movement (NAM) summit and the Group of 77 (G77) summit. This is an important …
Read More »Uganda to host G77 + China conference next year
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Government is set to host two significant international conferences in the early part of January 2024. The events will encompass the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the G77 + China conference, with preparations already in full swing. This was revealed by the Minister of ICT …
Read More »Uganda fails to host major summits
No funding for NAM and G77 gatherings- parliament report Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Two major international summits that were meant to happen in Kampala in the next one year will not happen after government failed to allocate them funding. The summits are the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) and …
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