Why Uganda’s diplomatic rift with Germany is a costly mistake

Over the weekend, Uganda’s military delivered a stunning rebuke to Germany, severing defence ties and accusing Ambassador Mathias Schauer of engaging in “subversive activities.” The announcement, amplified on X and other online news platforms, sent shockwaves through a relationship that has anchored Uganda’s economic and developmental aspirations for over six decades. This bold move, framed…

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Dr Stella Nyanzi barred from re-entering Germany

Dr. Stella Nyanzi, a prominent Ugandan academic and political activist, claims she was prevented from boarding a flight to Germany, where she holds recognized refugee status, due to a dispute over her documentation. In a social media post on Saturday, Nyanzi alleged that a German migration officer, identified only as “Constantine” and reportedly stationed at…

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Why Africa must resist push to make Germany, Japan permanent members of the UN Security Council

The reported push to make Germany and Japan permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) should send alarm bells ringing across Africa. For decades, African nations, under the African Union (AU), have consistently demanded fair representation on the UNSC. If the global powers move ahead with granting permanent seats to Germany and Japan…

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