President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today witnessed the signing of a Host Country Agreement between the Government of Uganda and the African Union (AU) for the establishment of the AU Humanitarian Agency headquarters in Uganda.
The agreement was signed at State House, Entebbe, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s efforts to host the continental institution responsible for strengthening Africa’s humanitarian response
President Museveni welcomed the decision to establish the agency’s headquarters in Uganda, noting that it would play a critical role in roordinating humanitarian assistance during emergencies, including the distribution of food and other essential supplies to populations affected by disasters and other crises
He said the agency would strengthen Africa’s capacity to respond to humanitarian challenges while improving coordination of assistance to vulnerable communities across the continent.
The Attorney General, Hon. Sam Mayanja, who signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Uganda, thanked President Museveni for spearheading the country’s efforts to secure the bid to host the continental agency.
Hon. Mayanja said Uganda’s successful bid, in which it scored 85 per cent, demonstrated the confidence and recognition the country enjoys within the
African Union.