Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, together with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Usta Kayitesi, Minister of State for Youth and Arts, Xandrine Umutoni, Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, Fatmata Lovetta Sesay, and YouthConnekt Africa Executive Director, Yann Gwet, convened a briefing meeting with African Ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions accredited to Rwanda. The discussions focused on strengthening partnerships, encouraging active participation, and coordinating national delegations ahead of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2026, scheduled to take place in Kigali in November.