Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2026: Day 2

Theme: The African Dimensions in International Debates Day 2 Programme 09.30–11.00 Panel: Borrowed Peace, Mortgaged Resources: The DRC’s Sovereignty Dilemma and the Prospects for Lasting Peace Between the Doha Framework and the Washington Accord Moderator: Dr Nansozi Muwanga - Executive Director, Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) Panelists: (Left to Right) 1. Prof Phillip Kasaija Apuuli - Department of Political Science & Public Administration, Makerere University 2. Prof Zahara Nampewo - Deputy Principal, School of Law, Makerere University 3. Asuman Bisika - Retired Journalist, Political Writer, Daily Monitor 4. Dr Julius Niringyimana - Political Economist, Department of Political Science, Makerere University 11.15–12.45 Panel: Africa and External Powers: Shaping the Terms of Engagement Moderator: Meron Elias - Senior Analyst, International Crisis Group (ICG), Kenya Panelists: 1. Prof Dr Solveig Richter - Professor, International Relations and Transnational Politics, Leipzig University, Germany 2. Dr Edith Namutebi - Head, Regional Peace and Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Uganda 3. Dr David Ngendo-Tshimba - Head Centre for African Studies, Uganda Martyrs University 4. Okello Moses Chrispus - Senior Analyst - Institute for Security Studies 14.00–15.30 Panel: How Can Youth Shape Public Policies in Africa? Moderator: Fiona Kemigisha - Ugandan lawyer, moderator, MC and digital content creator Panelists: 1. Chemonges. M. Timothy - Executive Director, Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) 2. Phoebe Natukunda - Social Development Practitioner, Faraja Africa Foundation Uganda 3. Jessica Annor - Head of the Youth, Gender and Women’s Empowerment Unit at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) 4. Cheptum Toroitich - Lawyer & Project Manager, Oriental Lab, Innovation Foundation for Democracy, Nairobi, Kenya