The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, held discussions with H.E. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).

Their discussions focused on YouthConnekt activities and the upcoming YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2026, scheduled to take place in Kigali in November. They also explored opportunities to strengthen strategic partnerships between Energize Africa and YouthConnekt Africa, with a focus on advancing youth empowerment and development initiatives across the continent.