aido network international

8TH AIDO PAN-AFRICAN CONVENITON

MAY 21ST - 25 TH 2026

Venue
KAMPALA, UGANDA

Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort Hotel & Kololo National Ceremonial Grounds

The Programme brings together the 8th AIDO CONFERENCE, the Royal Summit, the Pan African Diaspora Economic and Investment Forum, the Pan African Impact Awards and Royal Banquet, and the African Liberation Day celebrations in one high-level gathering. Over five days, leaders, investors, royals, academics, creatives and diaspora delegates will convene in Kampala for dialogue, partnership-building, cultural diplomacy and celebration, advancing a more united, prosperous and globally connected African future.

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THE JOURNEY

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Entrance gate of Makerere University with trees, vehicles, and pedestrians around.

Day 1 (21ST MAY) — INTER UNIVERISTY SYMPOSIUM
The journey begins with an inter-university symposium on Pan-Africanism and reparations, followed by Karibu Night at Ndere Centre - an evening of hospitality, culture and connection.

A man dressed in traditional Maasai attire with gold jewelry, sunglasses, a hat, and a Maasai shuka, surrounded by a crowd outdoors under a tree.

HIS HIGNESS DR PAPA PAUL JONES EGANDA - leader of aido netowrk intl

A decorated banquet hall with round tables set for a celebration, adorned with colorful napkins, floral centerpieces, and draped fabric backdrops.

Day 3 (23rd may) — Royal Summit & Banquet
Day Three brings together royals, DISTINGUISHED leaders and delegates for strategic dialogue on heritage, leadership and cultural diplomacy, thereafter culminating in the Pan-African Impact Awards and Royal Banquet — a prestigious evening of honour, recognition and celebration within the Pan-African community.

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Day 5 (25th may) — African Liberation Day
The convention culminates at Kololo National Ceremonial Grounds FOR the 63rd commemoration of African Liberation Day, a national celebration symbolising a united front for African liberation, dignity and future progress. THIS reaffirms the spirit of UBUNTU, solidarity, heritage and shared destiny.

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Day 2 (22ND MAY)— Pan African Diaspora Economic, Business & Investment Forum at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort Hotel
This forum is dedicated to investment, enterprise and partnership-building. Bringing together investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs and diaspora leaders, the forum focuses on capital mobilisation, trade, tourism, innovation, culture and strategic collaboration to help drive Africa’s growth and shared prosperity.

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Day 4 (24th may) — Reflection, Networking & Cultural Touring
Day Four offers space for connection, exchange and discovery, with informal engagements, bilateral meetings and visits to historic sites and attractions across Kampala CITY.

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meet  THE aidoers

Be part of a gathering that stands for THE CALL TO Pan African unity in action and stepS into a greater collective future — one shaped by culture, leadership, investment, dignity and a shared commitment to Africa’s progress, peace and prosperity.

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    AIDO delegation in costa rica participates in progressing culutral and social programs

  • People dressed in traditional Maasai attire participating in a ceremony or celebration in a cozy indoor setting, with framed photos on the wall in the background.

    Our Leader HH Dr Paul Eganda bestowing Ifraan Ali (Current Presidnet of Guyana) in the Presiential Palace in 2024

  • Two men standing outside a building, one dressed in traditional Maasai attire with a plaid shuka and cane, and the other in a dark blue suit with a red tie, smiling and holding a small striped item.

    HH Dr Paul Eganda engages with the prime minister of guyana in 2024

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    AIDO Network collaborates with Caricom

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    Former UN Amb HE Namboka ( aido vice president ) engages at UN (Swiss)

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    AIDo commissions a hospital in serere distict, uganda alongside the king of iteso

  • Three people standing indoors, dressed in colorful traditional and modern attire, smiling for the photo.

    hh dr paul eganda and hh dr grace eganda meeting the prime minister of Barbados he mia mottley

  • Group of young people and two adults in traditional African attire posing for a photo at an event supporting human rights. The young people are wearing blue shirts and caps with the logo of Youth for Human Rights International.

    HH dr PAUL EGANDA HH dr GRACE EGANDA AT UN YOUTH CONVENTION IN NEW YORK

  • A group of people outdoors celebrating with a man dressed in traditional colorful Maasai attire, wearing large gold jewelry, sunglasses, and a red cap, surrounded by smiling individuals.

    HRH Dr Papa Paul Eganda received in Nigeria 2024

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    AIDO 7th Convention 2025 London

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    Princess filda lolem, princess brandy mukasa and lad christine aceger; conference chair

  • Group of people dressed in traditional African clothing standing on a red carpet in front of a banner that reads 'Africa Liberation Day' with various logos.

    AFRIKA 62nd Liberation day celebrations kololo indepenance grounds

OUR SPEAKERS

Meet the Team

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    Dr Hilary Brown

    Vice president of Global African Diaspora Kingdom (GADK)

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    hrh alhaji dr bashir albishjr bukar machinama (OON, L'ONN)

  • A woman with blonde hair wearing a blue blazer and a necklace, standing outdoors in front of a tree.

    Princess Ulrike Pohlman Achom

    CHAIR OF AIDO ADVISORY BOARD

  • A man dressed in vibrant traditional attire, including a red hat and decorated robe, sitting on an ornate wooden throne.

    HRH "Won Ateker" Papa Kumam

    Kumam Kingdom of Uganda

  • A man wearing traditional African attire with a leopard-print vest and a matching headpiece, standing in front of a backdrop with text and a globe graphic.

    HRH Dr Haye Makorani

    PokoMO KINGDOM KENYA

  • A man wearing traditional African attire and a headwrap with animal print design, glasses, and a serious expression.

    HRM King Bungane III

    Embo kingdom SA

  • A man dressed in traditional religious attire with a tall, ornate headpiece, smiling for the camera. The image contains a logo for Palusa FM radio station in the top right corner and a caption at the bottom that reads 'Papa Paul Sande Emolot'.

    HRM Papa Sande EMOLOT

    KING OF ITESO - UGANDA

  • A woman and a man dressed in traditional African attire, standing indoors with patterned flooring and decorated with flowers in the background.

    HE.QM Margaret Aceger and Chief Eric Siphosezulu

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    Ghana Royals

  • Several women dressed in traditional African attire, wearing jewelry and headpieces, at a cultural gathering. Two women in the foreground are smiling, with one holding beaded accessories and a staff.

    AIDO Queens

  • A man in a blue shirt and cap taking a photo or recording video with a smartphone in front of a crowd of children and adults sitting outdoors under trees at a community event.

    Prince UDO Pohlaman

    DRUG FREE WORLD CAMPAIGN 2025

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    PRINCESS ULRIKE POHLMAN AT THE CAMPAIGN

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