In a dynamic force of Pan-African diplomacy, youth empowerment, and strategic cocommunicationAmiri Wabusimba has arrived in Cairo to represent Uganda at the 5th Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership a prestigious international program convening 150 emerging youth leaders from across the Global South. Hosted at the Olympic Centre Hotel, this year’s edition is being held under the theme “Egypt and the United Nations: 80 Years Representing the Issues of the Global South,” under the high patronage of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

The 18-day fellowship, organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports, provides a platform for transformative leadership dialogue, cultural diplomacy, and strategic cooperation among participants from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Delegates will engage in high-level forums, institutional tours, and training workshops focused on South-South cooperation, regional integration, and youth-led development.

Wabusimba Amiri brings with him a rich and multifaceted background, as a former Advocacy and Communication Specialist at the Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB), currently serving as an intern in the Department of Public Diplomacy at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uganda and Founder and CEO of Shanix Marketing and Media Agency, a firm specializing in strategic media relations, policy advocacy, and digital diplomacy. He is also the author of ‘Where Do Men Spend Their Time?, a compelling sociopolitical book examining gender roles, time use, and community responsibility.

Through his work in public health communications, youth advocacy, and multilateral engagement, Amiri has emerged as one of Uganda’s most articulate young leaders. His inclusion in the Nasser Fellowship reflects Uganda’s growing contribution to regional diplomacy and the cultivation of youth leadership as a force for global development.

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, Amiri stated: “This fellowship is both a personal honour and a collective responsibility. 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.”

Hassan Ghazaly, anthropological researcher and founder of the Nasser International Forum, praised the historic participation from Latin America, noting that  “Wabusimba Amiri embodies the values of purpose-driven leadership, intellectual rigour, and cultural diplomacy. His inclusion in the Nasser Fellowship is not only a testament to his commitment to community service and international engagement but also a symbol of Uganda’s growing contribution to shaping the global narrative. We are proud of him and confident that his voice will echo far beyond Cairo.”

He further emphasized that: “This engagement enhances the fellowship’s cultural and intellectual diversity, offering a unique platform for the exchange of perspectives across the Global South. It also reaffirms Egypt’s emerging role as a global convenor of youth diplomacy and a hub for nurturing the next generation of leaders committed to sustainable development, international integration, and peacebuilding.”

Ghazaly noted that this momentum is a direct result of Egypt’s strategic youth engagement policy, which continues to attract talent from across the Global South through inclusive and high-impact platforms.

The fifth edition of the Nasser Fellowship has also witnessed unprecedented participation from Latin America, with 42 applicants from 14 countries, and selected participants from 11 highlighting the fellowship’s expansion as a true platform for Global South solidarity.

As the Nasser Fellowship continues to position Egypt as a central hub for youth diplomacy and transformative leadership, Uganda’s representation through Amiri is both timely and emblematic of a rising generation committed to justice, sustainability, and regional cooperation.