President Yoweri Museveni has pledged his support and contribution to the peace process to resolve the current Russia-Ukraine crisis. 

While attending a virtual meeting hosted by South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday at State House Nakasero, President Museveni emphasised that the two countries (Russia and Ukraine) could benefit from the African perspective on peace. 

“This war affects all of us and it can get worse than it is now. It is threatening world peace. Since we have our perspective, we can share with them how we have solved our problems here” he said. 

“I think Africa has good credentials in solving problems, like that of South Africa (Apartheid), Congo, Somalia, etc.,” the President added. 

Museveni noted that the conflict has affected Africa, highlighting sanctions that have affected banking and marine transport among others. 

He thanked South Africa and all the organisers for setting up the meeting to discuss Africa’s voice in contributing to ending the crisis. 

President Museveni addresses virtual meeting of African leaders over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Monday June 5, 2023.

On his part, Ramaphosa saluted African presidents for setting aside time to discuss Africa’s contribution to resolving the Russia-Ukraine crisis. 

Ramaphosa noted that their aim as African heads of state is to see to it that both Russia and Ukraine engage in meaningful negotiations that will bring an end to the conflict. 

“We need to confirm that we are embarking on this mission as Pan-African leaders, and we desire peace,” he said. 

The meeting was also attended by presidents Azali Assoumani of Comoros who is also the chairperson of the African Union (AU), Macky Sall of Senegal, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo Brazzaville and Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia. 

A delegation of African heads of state is set to travel to Russia and Ukraine to discuss a potential peace plan to resolve the conflict.