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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia visits Uganda

H.E. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia made a one day visit to Uganda on 16th November 2020. He held a meeting with H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at Gulu State Lodge. The two leaders discussed peace and security matters affecting Ethiopia.

President Museveni advised that immediate negotiations must come into place to see to it that the war is not prolonged as it might lead to massive loss of lives and dwindling of the economy, adding that because Ethiopia was one of the oldest countries in Africa and had never been colonized, it had an image to keep since it represents the whole of Africa.

His Excellency, Mr. Demeke noted that despite the current situation, his government's immediate plan was to see to it that the lives of the civilians are protected.

Justice Julia Sebutinde re-elected as Judge to the International Court of Justice

Justice Dr. Julia Sebutinde has been re-elected Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a second term (2021-2030) during elections held at the United Nations in New York on 12 November 2020.

She was among eight candidates, five of whom were elected as follows:

1. Mr. Iwasawa Yuji, Japan (169 votes)

2. Mr. George Nolte, Germany (160 votes)

3. Ms. Xue Hanqin, China (155 votes)

4. Mr. Peter Tomka, Slovakia (150 votes)

5. Ms. Julia Sebutinde, Uganda (139 votes)

The other Candidates included:

1. Mr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, Rwanda (87 votes)

2. Ms. Maja Sersic, Croatia (42 votes)

3. Mr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias (31 votes)

Justice Dr. Julia Sebutinde has served the International Court of Justice with distinction and ably contributed to over 40 Judgments and 65 Orders of the Court during her first term of office.

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AMISOM TROOP CONTRIBUTING COUNTRIES MEET

Senior Officials of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) are meeting at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala.

They are deliberating on the overall peace and security situation in Somalia and the best way forward to sustain peace and security in Somalia.

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI IN ADDIS FOR 30TH ORDINARY AU SESSION

President Yoweri Museveni has today arrived in the Ethiopian Capital Addis Ababa to attend the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) that takes place from 22nd to 29th January 2018.

AMBASSADOR REBECCA AMUGE OTENGO PRESENTED HER LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO H.E. VERA SONGWE, UNECA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY IN ADDIS ABABA ON 7th/12/2017

Amb. Rebecca Amuge Otengo presented her Letters of Credence to H.E. Ms. Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on 7 December 2017 at UNECA Complex in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

AMB. AMUGE OTENGO REBECCA PRESENTED HER LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO H.E DR. TESHOME MULATU, PRESIDENT OF F.D.R. ETHIOPIA ON TUESDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2017

Amb. Amuge Otengo Rebecca presented her Letters of Credence to H.E. Dr. Teshome Mulatu, President of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Addis Ababa on Tuesday Morning, 14 November 2017

STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA BY HIS EXCELLENCY ATO HAILEMARIAM DESALEGN, PRIME MINISTER OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA

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Special Invitation To Ugandans in the Diaspora

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Diaspora Department of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries and the Uganda Agribusiness Alliance, will host the Ugandan Diaspora Agri-Food Investment Conference2020, on Saturday 21st November 2020 from 2.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. (EAT).The conference will be held in a hybrid format, partially via Zoom for registered participants, internationally and in person at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Kampala, Uganda, but in strict compliance with all COVID-19 prevention SOPs, as prescribed by the Ministry of Health.

The conference offers a platform for the Ugandan diaspora to share experiences about their investments, pitch initiatives, and reflect on the current state of diaspora investments in the Ugandan agri-food industry. The Conference also offers an opportunity for the Ugandan diaspora to engage with agricultural and migration stakeholders, as well as the private sector. In addition, three successful Diaspora agripreneurs, selected through a Call for Proposals, will be officially recognized and awarded at the end of the conference.

We would appreciate receiving confirmation of your participation (for online delegates only) by registering in advance for this meeting using the following link.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtd-CsrT0sH91YDq290s-Xk7mg1Idm2MI2

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Online registration is strictly required in order for you to secure your participation in this event. There are limited slots left and your registration should be done not later than Wednesday 18th November 2020.

Memorial ceremony for the Late Christine Alalo, Ag. Commissioner for Police in AMISOM

Amb. Amuge Rebecca Otengo held a small memorial ceremony at the official residence for the Late Christine Alalo, Ag. Commissioner for Police in AMISOM. The memorial was attended by members of her family who included her two sons, Emmanuel Ahimbisibwe and Alvin Asiimwe as well as her brother James Okello. Others included members of the Ugandan Community in Addis Ababa.

AMB. AMUGE OTENGO WAS WARMLY RECEIVED BY THE UGANDAN COMMUNITY IN ETHIOPIA AT A COLORFUL EVENT IN ADDIS ABABA ON SATURDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 2017

Amb. Amuge Otengo Rebecca, who arrived in Addis Ababa in September 2017, was warmly received by the Ugandan Community in Ethiopia at a colorful event held at her official residence on Saturday, 18 November 2017.

AMB. AMUGE OTENGO REBECCA PRESENTED HER LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION MR. MOUSSA FAKI ON WEDNESDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2017

Amb. Rebecca Amuge Otengo, presented her Letters of Credence to H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki, Chairperson of the AU Commission at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa today afternoon, 8 November 2017.

H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Bahir Dar for Tana High-Level forum on security in Africa.

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