Museveni Awards Son After U.S. Threats to Review Military Ties

Muhoozi remains in the spotlight over his controversial post-election remarks and diplomatic clashes with the U.S. over potential sanctions...

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni awarded his son, Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, a military medal on Friday, February 6, for his leadership in regional anti-terror operations, including those against Al-Shabaab. The award comes amid escalating tensions between Uganda and the United States over election funding and troop deployments in Somalia.

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba threatened to withdraw Ugandan troops from Somalia by year-end unless Washington provides Ksh129 billion (USD 1 billion) in annual funding.
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, rejected Muhoozi’s apology and called for a reassessment of security cooperation with Kampala, warning of potential punitive measures.
The medal was presented during the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations in Kabale District, marking the anniversary of the National Resistance Army’s 1981 bush war launch.

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