Kampala to host Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025

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Uganda is set to host the Afro-Arab Youth Congress (AAYC) 2025 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala city.

The landmark gathering that is expected to unite youth leaders, policymakers and innovators from across Africa and the Arab world, will last four days from October 7 to 10, 2025, under the theme: Amplifying Youth Voices for Peace, Unity and Prosperity.

The theme underlines the congress’s commitment to fostering peace, unity and development, values that have guided the Afro-Arab Youth Council since its founding.

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is expected to officiate the closing ceremony on Friday, October 10, while Vice-President Jessica Alupo will represent him at the official opening ceremony on Tuesday, October 7.

The congress is expected to attract over 1,000 delegates, including youth ministers, development partners and regional leaders. Among the dignitaries anticipated are the Deputy President of Kenya and youth ministers from Libya, the United Arab Emirates, and other member states.

About the Afro-Arab Youth Congress (AAYC)

The Afro-Arab Youth Congress is an international platform that brings together young people from Africa and the Arab world to promote peace, unity, and development through dialogue, innovation, and partnership.

Established in 2004 in Khartoum, Sudan, following the inaugural Afro-Arab Youth Festival that drew over 3,000 participants, the AAYC has since grown into a key movement bridging two regions with shared aspirations and challenges, including youth unemployment, education, and social inclusion.

Uganda hosted the Afro-Arab Youth Congress in 2008 for the first time, marking a milestone in Africa–Arab youth collaboration. Hosting the 2025 edition again underscores Uganda’s leadership in youth empowerment and South–South cooperation.