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The latest declaration introduces another possible turning point in his career, with his anticipated departure expected to bring a new officer into the country's highest military command position.
Uganda's military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said soldiers had begun leaving Somalia, although Kampala will maintain its participation in the African Union-led security mission.
Uganda has played a major role in efforts to support Somali security forces in their fight against al-Shabaab, the al-Qaeda-linked militant group, through successive African Union missions.
Relations between Kenya and Uganda have historically been cooperative, covering political, economic, and security matters. However, tensions have occasionally flared, particularly following Muhoozi’s 2022 tweet claiming it would take Ugandan forces fewer than two weeks to seize Nairobi.
The senator urged President Donald Trump’s administration to reevaluate the U.S.-Uganda security partnership, warning that American personnel, U.S. interests, and civilian lives in the region are at risk.
The society rejected the militarization of civilian spaces and warned against the use of national security as a justification for violence against unarmed civilians.
Amsterdam and Partners LLP, representing Bobi Wine, said the country’s history of violence and unlawful treatment of opposition figures makes the warnings especially serious.
The footage, as seen by Radio Generayion shows Barbara repeatedly asking the intruders, “What do you want in our compound? What is that you want in our compound?” while the men moved through the property.
Muhoozi said anyone declaring Bobi Wine as their political leader should be “annulled,” asserting his authority as Commander-in-Chief of the state.
Muhoozi expressed admiration for Suluhu’s approach to leadership, pointing to her strong response after Tanzanian authorities denied entry to a delegation of Kenyan lawyers and activists.
Kainerugaba shared what seemed to be a photo of Mutwe, shirtless, and claimed he had caught him "like a grasshopper."
The political turmoil deepened earlier this month when Machar’s SPLM-IO party began to show signs of division.
Uganda’s military chief announced on Tuesday that special forces had been deployed to South Sudan’s capital, Juba.