PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3rd October 2025
Uganda Media Centre, Kampala
Time: 11:00 am
Second Press Conference: Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025 – 2 Days to Go!
Uganda to Host Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025
Theme: Amplifying Youth Voices for Peace, Unity, and Prosperity
The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC), in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development, together with the NOC are officially counting down days to the long-awaited Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025, scheduled for 6th – 10th October 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala.
Speaking at a press conference today at the Uganda Media Centre, Hon. Dr. Abbas Agaba, Secretary General of the AAYC, emphasized the central role of youth in shaping peace, unity, and sustainable development across Africa and the Arab world.
It is only two days to the Historic Gathering of Afro-Arab Youth Leaders. As the Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025 draws nearer, the Organizing Committee is pleased to inform you that preparations are in high gear for this monumental event! Participants are streaming in from all directions to one destination; - Kampala.
This revolutionary event will converge dynamic youth leaders, innovators, policymakers, and cultural ambassadors from across Africa and the Arab world. The Congress will foster dialogue, innovation, and partnerships that tackle shared challenges and unlock the vast potential of Afro-Arab youth.
“This Congress is not just another event; it is a living platform for young people to lead conversations and chart the way forward. Uganda is proud to host over 1,300 delegates who will collaborate, innovate, and present solutions that reflect the aspirations of our generation,” said Hon. Dr. Agaba.
Key Highlights:
Participants should look forward to interact plenary sessions with robust topics and panel discussions, a General Assembly, glamourous theme nights and some tour activities.

A key milestone of the Congress will be the official launch of our capital development campaign to raise funds for the construction of the organization's International Headquarters in Uganda. This headquarters will house an Office Block, International Sports Stadium, a hotel and its attendant recreational facilities, a University of Science and Technology, and an African and Arab Cultural Heritage Centre and will as well serve as a physical hub for youth collaboration, training, and policy coordination across Afro-Arab regions.
Convene a General Assembly to share organizational progress, review the constitution/bylaws, renew memberships & subscription and reinforce institutional governance. Out of this we shall produce a joint Afro-Arab Youth Declaration/ communiqué on peace, unity, and development with concrete recommendations for governments and stakeholders.
Amplify youth-led efforts and initiatives on peace and conflict resolution.
Facilitate intercultural dialogue and strengthen Afro-Arab youth cooperation and cross-cultural understanding.
Provide a platform for youth-led solutions while facilitating policy dialogue between youth and decision-makers.
To broaden strategic partnerships with youth led organizations of common interest.
Plenary Sessions on peacebuilding, entrepreneurship, cultural exchange, education, and digital transformation.
Interactive Panel Sessions and Workshops led by youth changemakers.
Why It Matters
The Congress reinforces the Afro-Arab commitment to youth-led peacebuilding and sustainable development. With Africa and the Arab world home to some of the world’s youngest populations, this gathering offers a unique opportunity to amplify youth voices, bridge divides, and build a united future.
The congress will most importantly through the fundraiser bring an opportunity for many Ugandan youths for jobs during the construction, and after when the facility is up and running, a chance at education in the university of science and technology that will be hosted there, they will benefit from the cultural centre as a place from where they will be reminded of their identity and some even learning about it for the first time as well as jobs at the secretariate.
The congress will also attract strategic investors and investment opportunities for the country.
It will be a platform for the youth to network and forge alliance across the continent as well as explore exchange programs, skills transfer, and scholarship opportunities.
It will also bring in tourism prospects for the country as we are always pushing for tourism, we are set to visit Kira motors in our program, as well as other tourism sites.

Hon. Agaba Abbas in his concluding remarks called upon the Ugandan youth to take advantage of this opportunity to network, learn, and lead and participate enthusiastically and build connections that will elevate your ideas and innovations to the continental and global stage. He as well urged the Ugandan and international media fraternity to actively publicize this Congress, amplify the voices of the young people, and showcase Uganda’s central role in advancing global youth dialogue and cooperation.
Media Contact
Website: www.aayouthcouncil.com
Email: communications@aayouthcouncil.com
Tel: +256 414 660 357
Live Streaming Link to be provided.