• About
  • Contact
Monday, July 14, 2025
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Now Then Digital
23 °c
Kampala
22 ° Fri
23 ° Sat
23 ° Sun
22 ° Mon
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • TECH
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • LIFESTYLE
  • TIPS & ADVICE
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • TECH
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • LIFESTYLE
  • TIPS & ADVICE
No Result
View All Result
Now Then Digital
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
Home News

Norwegian Aid to Uganda Unaffected by Embassy Closure: Commitment to Women’s Rights Continues

Now Then Digital by Now Then Digital
October 13, 2023
in News, Uganda
Reading Time: 2 mins read
1 0
A A
0
Norway

Minister Anniken Huitfeldt

0
SHARES
22
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Kampala, Uganda | NOW THEN DIGITAL — The Norwegian Embassy in Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are set to close in 2024. In response to a rapidly evolving global landscape, Norway will redirect diplomatic staff from these missions to bolster selected other embassies.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt emphasized the need for diplomats in strategic locations to monitor global issues impacting Norway and advocate for Norwegian interests. The reshuffling of the Foreign Service’s resources is part of a broader initiative to optimize the organization, ensuring fewer but stronger foreign service missions align with Norway’s foreign and development policy priorities.

To enhance efforts in critical areas like food security, business development, and regional security in Africa, more diplomatic staff will be assigned to Norwegian Embassies in Accra, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kinshasa, and Nairobi. Additionally, the Embassy in Beirut will have a new diplomatic position dedicated to aiding Syria.

While recognizing the impact on affected employees, Minister Huitfeldt stressed the responsibility to allocate resources effectively and highlighted efforts to support impacted staff members. The closure of the Embassy in Kampala necessitates finding alternative solutions to uphold Norway’s diplomatic representation in Burundi and Rwanda.

Norwegian

Youmight also like

Internet Access to Reach War-Affected Youth in South Sudan and Uganda.

Forest Whitaker’s Charity Teams Up with Intelsat to Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide

June 27, 2025
Former police officer remanded over Uganda prosecutor's 2015 killing.

Fifth suspect in Joan Kagezi’s murder case remanded — pleads for food, accuses police of abuse

June 24, 2025
Innovation by Ugandan students wins EU prize for tackling post-harvest losses.

Ugandan innovators win global award for fruit preservation breakthrough

June 21, 2025
Kasozi resigns as Kitara president following Uganda Cup triumph.

Kitara FC: Deo Kasozi exits after transforming club’s fortunes

June 10, 2025

Starting in 2024, the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Shanghai will absorb responsibilities from the Consulate General in Guangzhou.

Notably, the closure of the Kampala Embassy will not disrupt Norwegian aid to Uganda, which received significant funding in 2022 for key areas like civil society, education, energy, refugees, and women’s rights. Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim assured continued investment in development cooperation with Uganda, emphasizing a sustained focus on human rights, especially those of women and minorities.

ADVERTISEMENT

‘’Norway will continue to invest significantly in development cooperation with Uganda through its civil society partners and multilateral organisations,” the Minister noted.

”We will also maintain our engagement in promoting human rights in the country, particularly the rights of women and minorities,’’ she added.

Due to ongoing structural reforms of the Norwegian Foreign Service, the Norwegian Embassy in Kampala will close by the end of July 2024.
Read more:https://t.co/Uh2TOmMPCy

— Norway in Uganda (@NorwayUganda) October 13, 2023

Source: Now Then Digital
ADVERTISEMENT
Now Then Digital

Now Then Digital

Now Then Digital offers breaking news and opinion articles, giving you a unique opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and elsewhere.

Recommended For You

Internet Access to Reach War-Affected Youth in South Sudan and Uganda.
News

Forest Whitaker’s Charity Teams Up with Intelsat to Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide

by Now Then Digital
June 27, 2025
Former police officer remanded over Uganda prosecutor's 2015 killing.
Politics

Fifth suspect in Joan Kagezi’s murder case remanded — pleads for food, accuses police of abuse

by Wafula Steven
June 24, 2025
Innovation by Ugandan students wins EU prize for tackling post-harvest losses.
Food

Ugandan innovators win global award for fruit preservation breakthrough

by Wafula Steven
June 21, 2025
Kasozi resigns as Kitara president following Uganda Cup triumph.
News

Kitara FC: Deo Kasozi exits after transforming club’s fortunes

by Wafula Steven
June 10, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Articles

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo shines with record-breaking marathon debut in London

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo shines with record-breaking marathon debut in London

3 months ago
Kawempe North By-Election: NUP Picks Luyimbazi as Flagbearer

Kawempe North By-Election: NUP Picks Luyimbazi as Flagbearer

5 months ago
how to test for lyme disease

How to Test for Lyme Disease: Comprehensive Guide and Methods

2 years ago

Popular News

  • Anna Maria von Stockhausen Accused Victim of Superstition

    Who Was Anna Maria von Stockhausen: A Victim of Witch-Hunts in the 18th Century

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • From Stenographer to Viral Sensation: The Story of Debra Bollman and Her Daughter Sophia’s Rise to Fame

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Vaccines Associated With COVID-19 Cause Hearing Loss: WHO Investigates

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Key Tips to Identify Fake X Accounts Amid Growing Misinformation

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Nikki Duval Weight Loss Journey: A Transformation That’s Making Waves Online

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Connect With Us

Join our Newsletter

Who We Are

Now Then Digital | Breaking News from Uganda & Africa

Latest headlines from Uganda, Africa & the world. Explore politics, entertainment, sports, finance & more on Now Then Digital.

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Now On Pinterest

yellow card and moonpay

Yellow Card and MoonPay Forge Partnership for Enhanced Crypto Access in Nigeria

NRM wins Hoima LC5 by-election

Uthuman Mugisha wins Hoima LC5 by-election with 18,353 votes

From Our Partners

  • Editorial Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Corrections Policy
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • DMCA Policy

© 2025 Now Then Digital - Breaking News from Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria & South Africa.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Sports
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Travel
    • Tech
  • Health
  • Food

© 2025 Now Then Digital - Breaking News from Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria & South Africa.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.