Latest Promotion of Ugandan Leader’s Son Sparks Talk of Succession Conspiracy

The head of the special command forces in Uganda — who is also a son of the president — was officially promoted to major general Wednesday, a move that has drawn condemnation on social media and has stirred allegations of a succession scheme. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, was decorated following his promotion from brigadier during a ceremony at Ministry of Defense headquarters in Kampala. The special command forces are in charge of protecting the president, as well as the country’s oil and other...

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