Ambassador Rebecca Amuge Otengo

Ambassador Head of Mission/Permanent Representative @_AfricanUnion | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa | Intergovernmental Authority For Development

[Adonia Ayebare @adoniaayebare]

I congratulate the Five new non-permanent members that have been elected to the UN Security Council, Austria🇦🇹 , Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 , Portugal 🇵🇹 , Trinidad and Tobago ​🇹🇹 ,Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 and wish them the best during their tenure.

[Adonia Ayebare @adoniaayebare]

Congratulations, Dr. Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh 🇧🇩 on his election as President of the 81st UN General Assembly. Uganda looks forward to working closely with you during your Presidency.

[Amb. Nuur Mohamud Sheekh @NuursViews]

A pleasure to meet with H.E. Dr. Khadija Osoble Ali, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of #Somalia to the Kingdom of Belgium & Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary to the European Union, in Brussels this evening

[Adonia Ayebare @adoniaayebare]

Today I had an excellent interaction during my vetting with the appointments committee of Parliament of Uganda as they carried out their constitutional mandate. I outlined my vision for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

This afternoon at State House Entebbe, I met H.E. Jan Sadek, the European Union Ambassador to Uganda, and his delegation as we reflected on 50 years of partnership between Uganda and the EU.

I welcomed this long-standing collaboration and emphasized the need for Europe and other partners to support Africa’s industrialization and value-addition agenda. Africa cannot continue exporting raw materials while importing finished products if we are to achieve prosperity for our people.

A richer and more prosperous Africa is good for business, investment, and trade for both our continents. I encouraged our European friends to work with us in unlocking Africa’s enormous economic potential through value addition, industrialization, and infrastructure development.

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The 1350th #AU #PSC Open Session focused on refugees, #IDPs and humanitarian assistance in #Africa. The session provided an opportunity for the Council to reaffirm the importance of respecting #IHL, ensuring safe & unhindered humanitarian access, and strengthening burden- and responsibility-sharing among #AU Member States and partners. Discussions examined emerging & protracted crises across the continent and reaffirm a shared commitment to protecting civilians and humanitarian actors.
 Amb. Nasir Aminu of #Nigeria, Stand in Chairperson of the #PSC for June 2026, urged the Council to remain guided by the principles of solidarity, humanity & collective responsibility that have long shaped Africa’s response to displacement & humanitarian challenges. He underscored the need to identify practical and durable solutions for refugees,#IDPs, returnees, and other forcibly displaced populations across the continent. 🧵 1

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

🦏 Strengthening Regional Action Against Wildlife Trafficking

The Regional Training on Cooperation Against Cross-Border Wildlife Trafficking continued in Djibouti, bringing together law enforcement and wildlife experts from across the IGAD region.

On day three, participants examined legal and institutional frameworks for addressing wildlife crime, shared experiences on cross-border investigations, and explored practical approaches to strengthen regional cooperation and enforcement.

Through the Boma–Gambella Transboundary Conservation Project, IGAD continues to foster collaborative action to combat wildlife trafficking, protect biodiversity, and safeguard the region’s shared natural heritage.

@AfricanParks @UEaDjibouti @TRAFFIC_WLTrade @ifawglobal

#RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture #WildlifeConservation #HAWEN #BomaGambellaProject #WildlifeTrafficking

[Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu @EtsegenetYimenu]

The African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Election Observer Missions, in their preliminary assessment reports, commended the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) for its effective management of the 7th General Election process. Representatives of the two organizations expressed appreciation for the Board's efforts in conducting the election in an organized, transparent, and professional manner.@UgandaMFA @MFAEthiopia @StateHouseUg @NtareHouse @StateHouseSey

[Alex J Muhangi @_JMAlex]

Breaking News: Honorable @STanna444, Minister-designate for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, arriving at Parliament for vetting, stepping into the spotlight of a significant economic portfolio. All the best, Hon Minister. | @mtic_uganda @shyamtanna_ @Parliament_Ug @GCICUganda @GovUganda

[Fana Media Corporation S.C. (FMC) @fanatelevision]

Senior Ethiopian Leaders Join Millions in Casting Ballots in 7th General Election

#Ethiopia #EthiopianElection #EthiopiaVoting

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[Adonia Ayebare @adoniaayebare]

Today had a productive call with @Dr_JeanKaseya Head of @AfricaCDC , and he agreed to correct the errors in their reporting on Ebola cases in Uganda. He also informed me that a regional center on pandemics response will be established in Uganda. Happy to learn Africa is taking lead in the fight against #Ebola

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 1 June 2026

As polling gets underway across Ethiopia, Dr. Speciosa Wandira Kazibwe (@SpeciosaW), Head of the #IGAD Election Observation Mission, is visiting polling stations in Addis Ababa to observe the opening of polls and assess the conduct of the electoral process.

Her first stop was Shala Park Polling Station No. 1, located in Constituency 17, Woreda 3, where she observed the opening procedures and the commencement of voting.

Throughout the day, the IGAD EOM will continue monitoring voting procedures, voter participation, accessibility, and the overall electoral environment across Ethiopia, as part of its mandate to contribute to credible, peaceful, transparent, and inclusive elections.

#IGADEOM
#EthiopiaDecides2026

[Stella Nyanzi @drstellanyanzi]

Today, I am the happiest woman on earth! My babies are graduating from Bavarian International School. I am thankful to all their teachers over the years. To all the good people who helped me raise, love and educate my children, our twins are done with high school! Baraka is jubilating as hard as I am… Tonight, we shall all break a leg!

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

H.E. Former President @4thPresidentKE of Kenya 🇰🇪 and Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (#AUEOM) to the 1 June 2026 General Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of #Ethiopia, met with representatives of the African Diplomatic Corps in Addis Ababa.

They exchanged views on the political and security situation in the country as well as on the level of preparations ahead of the upcoming general elections.

[Hajjat Medina Naham Ojale (ANINGO) @HajjatMedina]

Congratulations @MercyLakiskis
Ruba’nga Tye!

[Hon Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero Finest, Lira City @CengAtedero]

The face of the New government Chief Whip, Hon Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero @JaneRuth_Aceng , The journey to the role of the government chief whip 👉 https://t.co/XCTqDTYZKc.

@2026_2031 @977unityfm @LangoTimes @GovUganda @pwatchug @UgandaMediaCent @MinofHealthUG @Parliament_Ug

[Ethiopian Embassy Kampala @ETEmbassyKLA]

The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) on Friday crystalized the number of registered voters across Ethiopia for the 7th Parliamentary and Regional Council elections at 54, 057,861 —a huge figure by not only continental but global records relative to population size. According to the board’s head, Melatwork Hailu, a total of 10,438 contenders canvassed, of which 80 field independently. Of the total electorate figures, about 20,100 are university students, 28,632 are displaced citizens and 126,498 citizens at military camps. Melatwork said election materials have been distributed to all but just five election centers in Amhara and four in Gambella. Accordingly, she said, voting will be conducted at 501 of 547 single-member constituencies.
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[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

H.E. former President @4thPresidentKE of Kenya 🇰🇪 and Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (#AUEOM) to the 1 June 2026 General Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of #Ethiopia has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He was received by Director @PatienceChirad3 on behalf of the @_AfricanUnion, among other dignitaries, who briefed him on the ongoing AUEOM preparations to observe the elections.

In his maiden engagement with the Press upon arrival, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, on behalf of the AU, noted the elections are important both for Ethiopia and the African continent, as Ethiopia hosts the AU Headquarters, expressed the AU’s readiness to witness the voting, called for peaceful elections which should reflect the will of the people and contribute to the country’s development trajectory and deepen democracy.

He is leading a team of 73 AU Short-Term Observers (STOs), 61% of whom are women, drawn from 37 African countries, including officials of election management bodies, members of civil society organisations, election experts, human rights specialists, gender and media experts, and representatives of youth organisations.

In addition to observing the elections on Monday, 1 June 2026, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta will engage with electoral stakeholders and members of the diplomatic community in Addis Ababa, as well as with media representatives in a press conference to be held on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

[EU Delegation to AU @EUtoAU]

.@EUtoAU 🇪🇺Ambassador Javier Niño Pérez held fruitful meeting with Amb @willynyamitwe, Burundi’s Amb to Ethiopia & current chair of the @_AfricanUnion committee of permanent representatives.
The discussion focused on following up the #AUEU Summit in Luanda outcomes & priorities.

[African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights @achpr_cadhp]

Kinshasa | 28 May 2026: The delegation of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, led by Hon. Commissioner Marie-Louise Abomo, continued its promotional mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a meeting held today with the Prosecutor’s Office of Kinshasa