Cairo, Egypt — In a powerful display of youth diplomacy and Global-South cooperation, Uganda’s Wabusimba Amiri has joined 149 emerging leaders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America at the 5th Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership, currently underway in Cairo, Egypt.
Held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and organized by Egypt’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, the 18-day fellowship—running at the Olympic Centre Hotel—unites young changemakers under the theme “Egypt and the United Nations: 80 Years Representing the Issues of the Global South.”
The program includes high-level forums, strategic workshops, and cultural exchanges designed to deepen understanding of South-South cooperation, multilateral diplomacy, and youth-led development in the Global South.
A Voice for Uganda and the Global South
Wabusimba Amiri, one of Uganda’s most dynamic young leaders, brings a multifaceted portfolio to Cairo.
He is currently serving as an intern in the Department of Public Diplomacy at Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following a role as Advocacy and Communication Specialist at the Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB).
He is also the Founder and CEO of Shanix Marketing and Media Agency, a communications firm focused on strategic media relations, digital diplomacy, and policy advocacy.
Amiri is also the author of Where Do Men Spend Their Time?—a thought-provoking book that explores gender roles, time use, and the socio-political responsibilities of modern men.
“This fellowship is both a personal honour and a collective responsibility,” Amiri said upon arriving in Cairo.
“I carry with me the voices of Uganda’s youth and the legacy of African resilience. The Global South has the vision, capacity, and courage to co-author a new era of international cooperation.”
Egypt: A Growing Hub for Youth Diplomacy
Now in its fifth edition, the Nasser Fellowship has become a premier platform for building cross-continental alliances among young leaders.
According to Hassan Ghazaly, founder of the Nasser International Forum, this year’s fellowship marks a major milestone with unprecedented participation from Latin America and deeper representation from across the Global South.
“Wabusimba embodies the values of purpose-driven leadership, intellectual rigor, and cultural diplomacy,” Ghazaly said. “His inclusion is a symbol of Uganda’s rising role in global dialogue and youth engagement. We are proud of him and confident his voice will echo far beyond Cairo.”
Ghazaly emphasized that Egypt’s strategic youth engagement policy is positioning the country as a regional convener for transformative leadership, nurturing the next generation committed to sustainable development, peacebuilding, and regional integration.
This year, the fellowship received 42 applications from 14 Latin American countries, with 11 participants selected, signaling the growing impact and inclusivity of the platform.
Uganda’s Growing Footprint on the Diplomatic Stage
Amiri’s participation highlights Uganda’s increasing engagement in international youth forums and its commitment to grooming a generation of leaders who think globally while acting locally.
As the Nasser Fellowship continues to bridge continents and cultures, Uganda’s presence through Wabusimba Amiri affirms a new wave of Pan-African leadership—bold, articulate, and ready to help shape the future of the Global South.
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