Ugandas

Uganda’s president appoints son as top commander of the army, raising succession concerns

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday appointed his son as top commander of the military, a controversial move in a country where many have long believed Museveni is grooming his eldest child for the presidency. Museveni’s son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has recently been holding rallies around the country, in violation of a … Read more

Uganda’s military says it has captured a commander of an extremist group accused in tourist attack

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A Ugandan military spokesperson says troops have captured a commander of an extremist group whose fighters are accused of killing two tourists last month ByRODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press November 1, 2023, 10:40 AM KAMPALA, Uganda — A Ugandan military spokesperson says troops have captured a commander of an extremist group whose fighters are accused of … Read more