Tag: #Uganda
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Uganda Threatens Somalia Troop Withdrawal Over Funding Dispute With US
Uganda has issued a sharp warning over its continued military presence in Somalia, with President Yoweri Museveni’s son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, signalling that Ugandan troops could be withdrawn if funding issues remain unresolved. General Muhoozi, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), said Kampala may reconsider its role in the…
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Uganda Moves to Contain Diplomatic Fallout After Muhoozi’s Social Media Remarks, Issues Apology to U.S
The Ugandan government has moved swiftly to contain diplomatic fallout triggered by a series of controversial social media remarks made by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, with officials signalling that his comments do not reflect the official position of the State. In a rare public climbdown, the outspoken army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni issued…
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US Issues Security Alert for Citizens in Uganda Amid Tense Post-Election Vote Counting
The United States has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Uganda amid rising tensions following the country’s presidential election on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Official results from the vote are still being finalized. In a notice released Friday, January 16, the U.S. Embassy in Uganda warned Americans after reports emerged that security forces…