During a lecture at the National Defense College, the Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, advocated for Africa’s amplified presence on the global stage asserting that in a multipolar world, Africa can now assert its concerns on the international stage.
Gen. Muhoozi said Africa is historically marginalized, which calls for a paradigm shift towards meaningful unity and solidarity to bolster the continent’s strategic strength. He also emphasized the need for Africa to defend itself, industrialize, and build infrastructure, urging for empowerment through economic blocs like BRICS.
“Multipolarity should usher in an equal world with equal opportunities, giving other nations the power to bargain issues of international concern; this is what Africa needs,” Muhoozi said.
The First Son also underscored the role of solidarity in preventing future world conflicts and commends National Defense College Uganda for enhancing military knowledge, as the institution prepares its second intake for graduation.
The lecture, focused on strategic security and interests, echoes the imperative of African empowerment and unity in shaping a more equitable global order.
As Africa’s voice gains prominence, Muhoozi call for solidarity resonates as a beacon of hope for the continent’s strategic advancement on the world stage.
