𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝟑𝟔𝟎

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

UPDATE | FINAL EVACUATION FLIGHT OF PHASE I DEPARTS SOUTH AFRICA

The sixth and final evacuation flight under Phase I of @GovUganda’s voluntary repatriation programme has departed O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, carrying 219 Ugandan nationals back home.

[YouLead Africa @OneYoungAfrica]

Set a reminder for our upcoming Space!

Africa Unplugged returns this evening as we officially launch the Africa Youth Charter @20 Appraisal;

A landmark youth-led initiative marking 20 years since the adoption of the African Youth Charter.

https://t.co/X1hTwqONUK

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

With tonight’s arrival of 153 Ugandan Nationals, @GovUganda has now successfully facilitated the safe return of 883 Ugandans from South Africa.

The first phase of voluntary repatriation exercise is expected to conclude with the final evacuation flight from Johannesburg, scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

At exactly 23:45hrs EAT, 153 Ugandan nationals voluntary repatriated from Cape Town, South Africa safely landed at Entebbe International Airport.

The flight also transported the remains of one Ugandan national who tragically lost their life during the recent violence associated with protests against foreign nationals in South Africa.

The group was welcomed by officials from @UgandaMFA led by @d_ogwang and Col. @ChrisOMagezi representing the CDF Gen. @mkainerugaba and the UPDF fraternity.

@ubctvuganda @UgandaMediaCent @GCICUganda @mkainerugaba @mkibombo1 @DailyMonitor @d_ogwang @observerug @newvisionwire @nyamadon @MKarekye @AmoruPaul @ChrisOMagezi @mkainerugaba @kasujja @MauriceMugisha

[Ministry of Finance @mofpedU]

ELSTOP TO SET UP REAGENT MANUFACTURING FACILITY WORTH USD 50 MILLION: 

State Minister for Privatization and Investment @AminahMukalazi today chaired a multistakeholder meeting for the establishment of a medical industrial park for the local manufacture of essential health and laboratory products by ELSTOP (U) Limited.

Elstop Healthcare Solutions is a medical-device and diagnostics company delivering large-scale healthcare projects across Uganda.

The Minister welcomed the investment and asked the Director General of Uganda Investment Authority,Robert Mukiza to coordinate all the required social amenities for the establishment of a functional industrial park. Already land for the establishment of the medical industrial park has been identified at Seeta in Mukono district.

Mukalazi said industrial parks should have anchor investors and industries to be viable and globally competitive.

The Managing Director ELSTOP Yitzark Shemesh said this investment will reduce the cost of laboratory tests which are currently very high for the population, adding that it will also save money spent on importing reagents.

He said once completed,this investment will create jobs for about 6000 Ugandans. The first phase is expected to take 12 months to build.

[YouLead Africa @OneYoungAfrica]

3. YOULEAD AFRICA @OneYoungAfrica

YouLead is a pan-African youth leadership and governance programme implemented by the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (@MSTCDC). The programme works to strengthen meaningful youth participation in governance, leadership and policy processes across Africa by building the capacity of young leaders and supporting youth-led initiatives.

Within the Africa Youth Charter @20 Appraisal, as a co-implementing partner, YouLead is responsible for programme coordination, knowledge management and youth engagement. It is ensuring that young people’s voices remain central throughout the review.

Website: https://t.co/OS3KAEd7MT

[YouLead Africa @OneYoungAfrica]

Spotlight on the Africa Youth Charter@20 Appraisal Implementing Partners;

1. AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM @APRMorg

APRM is a mutually agreed instrument voluntarily acceded to by 45 AU Member States as an African self-monitoring mechanism.

It’s mandate is to ensure that policies and practices of participating Member States conform to the agreed political, economic and corporate governance values, codes and standards contained in the @_AfricanUnion Declaration on Democracy, Political, Economic and Corporate Governance.

In 2018, during the 28th Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the APR Forum extended the APRM’s mandate to include tracking and oversight of key governance initiatives across the continent, including monitoring implementation of Agenda 2063 and the UN SDGs.

In the AYC@20 Appraisal, APRM serves as the Programme Authority and Technical Lead, providing overall strategic oversight and quality assurance. It is responsible for coordinating the appraisal process, guiding the research methodology, ensuring alignment with AU governance frameworks, and integrating the findings into continental governance processes, including the Africa Governance Report 2027 and other African Union policy outputs.

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

UPDATE | FIFTH EVACUATION FLIGHT SET FOR DEPARTURE.

The 5th evacuation flight under @GovUganda’s voluntary repatriation programme is scheduled to depart Cape Town International Airport at 1:45pm SAST today, carrying 156 Ugandan nationals back home.

The manifest also includes one Ugandan detainee who was in prison on immigration related charges, and the remains of one Ugandan national who tragically lost their life during the recent violence associated with protests against foreign nationals in South Africa.

A final evacuation flight from Johannesburg is scheduled for tomorrow, marking the conclusion of the voluntary repatriation exercise.

@ubctvuganda @UgandaMediaCent @GCICUganda @mkainerugaba @mkibombo1 @DailyMonitor @d_ogwang @observerug @newvisionwire @nyamadon @MKarekye @AmoruPaul @ChrisOMagezi @mkainerugaba @kasujja @MauriceMugisha

[YouLead Africa @OneYoungAfrica]

This July and August, 20 Youth Technical Experts from across Africa will undertake a comprehensive appraisal of the African Youth Charter at its 20th year anniversary.

The appraisal process will assess the Charter’s implementation over the past two decades;

Identify progress, highlight persistent gaps, and generate evidence-based recommendations that will inform the AYC@20 Appraisal Report, Africa Governance Report 2027, and future African Union youth governance and policy processes.

@APRMorg @APRM_MarieRose @RestlessDev @NyashaMpani @MSTCDC @LennonMonyae

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

With today’s arrival of 166, the total number of Ugandan nationals successfully repatriated from 🇿🇦 under @GovUganda’s voluntary evacuation program has now risen to 730.

This comprises 266 on the first flight, 32 on the second, 266 on the third, and 166 on today’s fourth flight.

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

UPDATE | 4TH EVACUATION FLIGHT LANDS SAFELY 🇺🇬✈️

The 4th evacuation flight carrying 166 voluntarily repatriated Ugandan nationals from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, has safely landed at Entebbe International Airport.

The returnees were welcomed by Government officials led by Amb. @d_ogwang from @UgandaMFA as @GovUganda continues its voluntary repatriation programme for Ugandan nationals affected by the recent unrest in South Africa.

@UgandaMediaCent @GCICUganda @ubctvuganda @nyamadon @kasujja @MKarekye @ChrisOMagezi @AmoruPaul @nbstv

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

#UPDATE: The 4th batch of Ugandan nationals being voluntarily repatriated from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, has successfully completed the boarding process and is now ready for departure to Entebbe.

The flight forms part of @GovUganda’s ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise to safely return Ugandans affected by the recent unrest in South Africa.

@ubctvuganda @UgandaMediaCent @GCICUganda @mkainerugaba @mkibombo1 @DailyMonitor @d_ogwang @observerug @newvisionwire @nyamadon

[AMANYA STUART @AmanyaStuartJr]

.@APRMorg, in partnership with @OneYoungAfrica and @RestlessDev, has launched the African Youth Charter @20 Appraisal to assess implementation and shape the Charter's future.

This follows the announcement of the selection of 20 Youth Technical Experts who will support this work through research, consultations and policy analysis.

Their findings will inform the African Youth Charter @20 Appraisal Report, a Continental Policy Brief, and consultations for the Africa Governance Report (AGR) 2027.

[YouLead Africa @OneYoungAfrica]

We’re excited for the 5th Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security in Africa, running from 10 to 12 August 2026 in Bujumbura 🇧🇮

As part of our commitment to youth-led continental processes, we’ll be joining partners in co-creating a side event on the AYC@20 Appraisal.

[YouLead Africa @OneYoungAfrica]

Last week, the African Youth Charter marked its 20th anniversary;

A milestone that offers Africa an opportunity to reflect on two decades of progress in advancing youth rights, participation and dev’t.

To mark this occasion, @APRMorg, @OneYoungAfrica and @RestlessDev, we’re leading a continental Appraisal to assess the Charter’s implementation and help shape the future of youth governance across the continent.

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

PRESS RELEASE | 5 JULY 2026

This press release highlights the successful arrival of the third voluntary evacuation flight from South Africa bringing the total number of Ugandans safely repatriated to 564.

Read the full Press Release below. 👇

@ubctvuganda @GCICUganda @GovUganda @mkainerugaba @ChrisOMagezi @MauriceMugisha @kasujja @HonKyeyune @UgandaMFA @adoniaayebare @d_ogwang @AmoruPaul @newvisionwire @MoICT_Ug @nyamadon @MKarekye @OfwonoOpondo @nbstv

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

#UPDATE | THIRD BATCH OF 255 ARRIVES HOME 🇺🇬

At exactly 3:50am EAT, @UG_Airlines Charter Flight UR701 landed safely at Entebbe carrying 255 rescued Ugandan nationals, marking the arrival of the third batch under @GovUganda’s voluntary repatriation exercise from South Africa.

The receiving team was on the ground to welcome the returnees and facilitate the next phase of reception and reintegration.

We warmly welcome our fellow Ugandans back home. 🇺🇬

@mkainerugaba @GovUganda @KagutaMuseveni @GCICUganda @UgandaMediaCent @ubctvuganda @ChrisOMagezi @d_ogwang @AmoruPaul

[Amb. Paul Amoru @AmoruPaul]

Every Ugandan who safely returns home is a reminder of our duty to protect our citizens wherever they may be.

Today, we look forward to welcoming a larger group of 265 Ugandan nationals as this humanitarian exercise continues.

Our commitment remains unchanged; to ensure every Ugandan who has requested assistance returns home safely, with dignity and hope. @KagutaMuseveni @mkainerugaba @HonKyeyune @UgEmbassySA @UgandaMFA @UgandaMediaCent @kasujja

[Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company @UECCC1]

Our Managing Director @rbaguma608 this afternoon hosted the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals @UgandaChamber Mr. Humphrey Asiimwe @humfas and his team for an introductory engagement aimed at strengthening collaboration in advancing Uganda's energy and minerals sector.

The meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to share their mandates, ongoing programmes, and strategic priorities, while exploring areas of partnership to promote investment, innovation, and sustainable financing.

The engagement reaffirmed a shared commitment to enhancing private sector participation and accelerating access to clean, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions that support Uganda's socio-economic transformation.
#StakeholderEngagement
#Energy
#Partnerships

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

Last night, the second batch of 32 Ugandan nationals from South Africa safely arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard @UG_Airlines Flight UR711.

The returnees were received by Amb. @d_ogwang from @UgandaMFA, marking another successful phase of the ongoing humanitarian operation.

Today, we look forward to receiving a larger group of 265 Ugandan nationals as the voluntary repatriation exercise continues.

@UgandaMediaCent @newvisionwire @ubctvuganda @AmoruPaul @mkainerugaba @GCICUganda @GovUganda @MauriceMugisha @nyamadon @nbstv