Held a constructive meeting with H.E. Ambassador Joao Samuel Caholo, Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). Our discussions centered on key regional priorities, including: 1. Peace and Security: Strengthening ICGLR’s role in

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💔 The ICGLR Secretariat expresses deep sorrow over the tragic landslide in Darfur, Sudan. We stand in solidarity with Sudan 🇸🇩 and call for urgent international support to aid relief & recovery efforts. Read our full statement here 👉 https://t.co/vuxvZtVkqA

📌 On 5th September 2025, the ICGLR Executive Secretary @JoaoCaholo visited the ICGLR Youth Forum Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya. He was warmly received by Mr. Fikirini Jacobs Katoi Kahindi @fikirini_jacobs Principal Secretary, State Department for Youth and Creative Economy,

📌 The Executive Secretary paid a courtesy visit to the ICGLR National Coordinator of the Republic of Kenya, @ASHAKURHUSSEIN Discussions focused on: 🏛️ The forthcoming ICGLR Summit of Heads of State and Government, 👩‍🎓 The status of the operationalization of the ICGLR Regional

🎉 Ce 1er septembre 2025, le Secrétariat de la CIRGL a tenu une réunion à Bujumbura 🇧🇮 avec le Secrétaire Principal aux Affaires de la Jeunesse et à l’Économie Créative du Kenya, M. Jacob Fikirini @fikirini_jacobs 🇰🇪 — une étape majeure pour l’autonomisation des jeunes dans la

🎉 On 1 Sept 2025, the ICGLR Secretariat hosted a meeting in Bujumbura 🇧🇮 with Kenya’s PS for Youth Affairs & Creative Economy, Mr. Jacob Fikirini @fikirini_jacobs 🇰🇪. This marked a major step for youth empowerment in the Great Lakes Region. ✍️ A key milestone was the signing

🤝 A special session was dedicated to the review of the report recommendations RINR Assessment Report proposed 📝 Regional Committee Member provide guidance, encouraging the consultant to integrate all inputs from Member States 💻 A virtual meeting of the ICGLR Regional

🌍 The ICGLR Regional Committee on Natural Resources convened today in Entebbe, Uganda, for a Special Meeting. The agenda included: ✅ Reviewing report recommendations on the #RINR implementation in Member States ✅ Reviewing Terms of Reference for upcoming activities including a

In strengthening cooperation with African institutions for peace & security, the ICGLR Deputy Executive Secretary @YasirIbrahimAM2 joined the 20th CISSA Conference held in Benghazi, Libya (24–27 Aug 2025). #ICGLR #PeaceSecurity #CISSA

🤝 Today, the ICGLR Executive Secretary, Amb. João Samuel Caholo met with Uganda’s Minister of State for International Affairs, Hon. Oryem Henry Okello. @UgandaMFA Their discussions focused on: 🔹 The evolving security situation in the Great Lakes Region 🔹 The financial

📍Day 2 of the #RINR Assessment Workshop. Member State delegates are reviewing the #RINR assessment report’s recommendations, to strengthen the six RINR tools—essential for effective mineral governance in the Great Lakes Region. 🌍 Why are these tools important? Together, they

In her welcoming remarks, Dr. Namutebi Edith Nsubuga, representing the National Coordinator, expressed gratitude to Uganda for hosting this crucial workshop. She emphasized its importance as both a celebration of successes and a reflection on each country’s progress: “This is an

📍From the 25th to 26th August 2025, ICGLR regional experts meet in Entebbe, Uganda, to review and validate the report assessing how Member States are addressing illegal mineral exploitation through the six tools of the ICGLR Regional Initiative on Natural Resources.

Amb. João Samuel Caholo, ICGLR Executive Secretary, extended his gratitude to the Government of Uganda for its consistent hospitality. He also acknowledged the support of @UEauBurundi trough the Peace and Security in the Greats Lakes Region project and GIZ in making this event