Tensions Flare as Ugandan Top Journalists Clash Over EU Influence in Uganda

Tensions Flare as Ugandan top journalists Clash Over EU Influence in Uganda

On the evening of May 22, 2025, Chris Obore, the outspoken spokesperson for Uganda’s Parliament, took to X to voice his frustration with the European Union’s influence in the country. In a fiery post, he questioned whether EU ambassadors were acting like colonial governors, reminiscent of figures like Andrew Cohen and Frederick Lugard, who once wielded immense power over Uganda during British rule. Obore’s sharp critique targeted the EU’s percei…

Gen. Saleh Calls for “Political Ceasefire” Amidst EU Concerns, Urges Dialogue Ahead of 2026 Polls

General Salim Saleh, a senior presidential advisor on security and coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), is championing a “political ceasefire” and fostering inter-party dialogue in Uganda. His call comes as European Union ambassadors express significant concerns over controversial online comments attributed to Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. During a retreat in Gulu on Tuesday, EU envoys conveyed their alarm regardin…

Gen. Saleh addresses EU concerns over CDF Muhoozi’s tweets

Gen. Salim Saleh, a key presidential advisor, meets with European Union officials, including Ambassador Jan Sadek in Gulu, Uganda, calling for a “political ceasefire” and inter-party dialogue ahead of the 2026 general election. GULU, Uganda — Gen. Salim Saleh, a senior presidential advisor on security and coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation, is pushing for a “political ceasefire” and inter-party dialogue in Uganda, acknowledging concerns ra…

Worried EU diplomats run to Gen Saleh over Muhoozi X threats

EU Ambassadors in Uganda clearly enjoyed a vibrant discussion with Gen. Salim Saleh (middle, dark glasses) in Gulu after he reassured them of safety in Uganda Mwenda defends Muhoozi, says NUP is not organising for an election but planning for an insurrection instead Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen Salim Saleh, has reassured European Union diplomats in Uganda of safety amidst alleged…

"I Will Deal With That Reckless Boy Muhoozi Kainerugaba" Salim Saleh Warns - The Witness Uganda

Uganda’s political and military establishment is facing renewed tensions following General Caleb Akandwanaho’s declaration that efforts are underway to “tame” General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces. The remarks signal growing unease within the ruling elite over Muhoozi’s unfiltered social media commentary, which has sparked criticism both locally and internationally. Salim Saleh, a highly influential military strategist and Pre…

Gen Saleh Pledges to Address Gen Muhoozi’s Social Media Conduct Amid EU Diplomatic Concerns

Gen Salim Saleh vows to rein in Uganda’s military chief over inflammatory posts as EU envoys warn of risks to bilateral relations and security.