Museveni outlines strategy to lock in Africa’s Shs719 trillion trade gains
President Museveni of Uganda has advocated for the integration of security and economic development as the primary strategy for African growth. Speaking at the Alamein Africa Forum, he emphasized the need for internal defense funding and a focus on commercial agriculture, industry, and technology.
Why it matters
The strategy reflects a broader continental push for self-reliance and the belief that economic integration cannot succeed without regional stability.
President Museveni has called on African states to concurrently embrace economic integration and security as indispensable twins for achieving sustainable development across the continent.
Addressing delegates on behalf of President Museveni during the Alamein Africa Forum 2026 and the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Alamein, Egypt, Vice President Jessica Alupo delivered the President's address, which emphasized that integrating security and economic development strategies is crucial not only for national progress but also for boosting household incomes.
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