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Ugandan President vows to unite nations, | ||
2006-01-12 | ||
Uganda's President has launched his election campaign, pledging he will work for Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya to have one president within eight years. Yoweri Museveni says he wants to win to fulfil the dream of Uganda's political forefathers.
spit, spit and underdevelopment. "We survived colonialism, and more and more and more and more ... historic mistakes of remaining weak," he said. "It would be a disaster for Africa if this generation of leaders also failed to implement the dream of our political fathers, The election on February 23 will be the country's first multi-party poll since Mr Museveni was elected in 1986. Like Robert Mugabe in Zim.
Foreign donors have in recent weeks suspended direct aid to his Government, citing concerns about Mr Besigye's case and the repeal of presidential term limits. Five European countries have cut millions of dollars in aid to Uganda. Mr Besigye says he rejects the "unreasonable and paternalistic" interference in Ugandan politics from Western governments. You could do with a little more starch in the Fatigue blouse there Yoweri. | ||
Posted by:Creck Ulagum6581 |
#2 It is actually one of the better ideas. A union would mean one vote in the UN instead of three. ;^) |
Posted by: rjschwarz 2006-01-12 09:55 |
#1 Uganda's President has launched his election campaign, pledging he will work for Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya to have one president within eight years. And who might you have in mind for the job, Yoweri? Let me guess... |
Posted by: tu3031 2006-01-12 09:31 |