Emphasizing the need for Africa to chart its development course, President Museveni underscored the constraints imposed by inherited foreign policies, advocating for a shift toward solving internal challenges rather than perpetuating dependency on external solutions. "Africa lags behind due to the inherited foreign policies of colonialists," he said, urging a focus on homegrown solutions to drive advancement. The President urged the Commonwealth Parliament to spearhead the transformation of their nations by discarding neo-colonial ideologies and embracing technology. This collective population can serve as a catalyst for the development of nations within the Commonwealth," he articulated. She expressed gratitude to President Museveni for facilitating the conference, characterizing the event as a pivotal milestone in the nation's legislative history.

Source: Daily Nation January 05, 2024 07:48 UTC