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‘I don’t believe in press freedom’: Uganda’s military chief orders media to shut down major outlets

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'I don't believe in press freedom': Uganda's military chief orders media to shut down major outlets

Uganda Defense Force commander shuts down major media outlets Muhoozi Kenerugaba, Uganda’s military chief and son of the president, ordered the closure of two major media outlets on Sunday, declaring that he “does not believe in a free press” and saying journalists should be guided by government loyalists.Kenerugaba said the Daily Observer, Uganda’s largest independent … Read more

$1 billion, bride or breakup: Ugandan general issues bizarre ultimatum to Türkiye

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$1 billion, bride or breakup: Ugandan general issues bizarre ultimatum to Türkiye

Ugandan army chief Muhuzi Kenerugaba has sparked a diplomatic row after he demanded $1 billion from Turkey and what he called the country’s “most beautiful woman” and threatened to sever ties if his conditions were not met.In a series of posts on Saturday, Kenerugaba said the payment should serve as a “security dividend” for Uganda’s … Read more