AAYC Congratulates Mansour Lambarki on Election as Secretary-General of Istiqlal Youth Organization

What the report says

The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has publicly congratulated Hon. Mansour Lambarki after his election as Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Youth Organization of Morocco. The message, issued from Kampala on 4 August 2026, framed his victory as recognition of his leadership, commitment, and support for young people. It also said his record in youth and political engagement helped earn confidence in his ability to represent youth interests.

According to the Watchdog Uganda report, AAYC Secretary-General Hon. Dr. Abbas Agaba delivered the congratulatory note on behalf of the Council, its members, and himself. He welcomed Lambarki into his new role and expressed confidence that his leadership would strengthen the organization’s work in youth empowerment, participation, and advocacy. The statement also extended good wishes to the newly elected Executive Bureau.

The article places the announcement in the context of a longstanding relationship between AAYC and the Istiqlal Youth Organization, which it describes as one of AAYC’s founding organizations and an active partner in Afro-Arab youth cooperation. AAYC said that collaboration among Moroccan, Arab, and African youth groups remains important for addressing shared challenges and expanding opportunities for young people across both regions. The broader significance of the development is that it reflects continuity in regional youth diplomacy and organizational ties.