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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 24, 2025
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Can a landlocked state own the ocean? Museveni’s claim sparks legal, diplomatic debate
The remarks triggered widespread confusion, diplomatic discomfort, and a surge of online satire, particularly in Kenya, where users mocked Uganda’s lack of a coastline and naval force......
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni sparked a diplomatic and legal debate after claiming Uganda “owns” the Indian Ocean, leading to initial confusion and online satire, particularly in Kenya.
- Kenya's President William Ruto intervened, defending Museveni's comments as a misunderstanding and assuring Uganda of continued sea access through Kenya.
- Museveni clarified his remarks, stating they aimed to highlight regional security and advocate for a stronger East African political federation, not literal territorial claims.
- Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), landlocked states cannot own parts of the ocean, but are guaranteed the right of access to and from the sea.
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