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Uganda's military leader leaves X after controversial posts |
2025-01-13 |
[AFRICANEWS] Uganda's chief of defense forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni ... ![]() , has declared his departure from X, where he has been known for sharing provocative messages. His recent tweet, which included a threat against prominent opposition leader Bobi Wine, drew significant backlash. In 2022, he stirred controversy by talking about an invasion of neighbouring Kenya, prompting his father to intervene and issue an apology. In his final message on Friday, he stated that it was time for him to focus on his military responsibilities, although he hinted at a future return to engage with his one million followers. This is not the first time Gen Kainerugaba has deactivated his X account. In 2022, he quit the micro-blogging platform only to return days later. Related: Muhoozi Kainerugaba 06/08/2023 Uganda's Army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba meets with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu following Al-Shabaab attack on UPDF base in Lower Shabelle that claimed 54 soldiers Muhoozi Kainerugaba 10/10/2022 Ugandan president's son offers 100 cows to marry likely Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Muhoozi Kainerugaba 06/26/2021 Museveni Appoints Son Commander of the Army Related: Yoweri Museveni 04/05/2024 Mixed reactions in Uganda after constitutional court rejects bid to nullify anti-homosexuality laws Yoweri Museveni 01/08/2024 Sudanese RSF leader pledges safe passage for Abyei and South Sudan returnees Yoweri Museveni 12/23/2023 Militants linked to Islamic State kill 10 in Uganda Related: Bobi Wine 09/05/2024 Ugandan Police Deny Shooting Opposition Leader, @HEBobiwine Despite Video Evidence, Claim He Stumbled Bobi Wine 11/29/2021 Uganda loses its only international airport to China for failing to repay loan: Reports Bobi Wine 09/02/2018 Bobi Wine flies out of Uganda to US for medical treatment |
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