Sudan demands apology from Uganda over army chief’s “dangerous” comments
By Mwangi Maina |
The General posted two inflammatory comments on the X platform, claiming he could “capture Khartoum” with the support of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump after his inauguration.
The Sudanese Government has demanded an official apology from Uganda after controversial remarks made by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, caused an uproar.
On Tuesday, Kainerugaba posted two inflammatory comments on the X platform, claiming he could “capture Khartoum” with the support of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump after his inauguration. Though the posts were later deleted, they sparked outrage among Sudanese officials and citizens.
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In response, Sudan’s foreign ministry issued a strongly worded statement, calling the remarks “offensive and dangerous.” It urged the Ugandan government to apologize and called on the African Union, as well as regional and international organizations, to condemn the statements.
“The government of Sudan demands an official apology from the Ugandan government for the offensive and dangerous comments of the army commander,” the ministry stated in remarks published by Sudan Tribune.
The ministry further described Kainerugaba’s comments as “reckless and irresponsible,” adding that they were “an abnormal precedent that embodies a regrettable level of disregard for international law, norms of dealing between countries, and the requirements of mutual respect between peoples.”
Sudan emphasized that such remarks posed a direct threat to regional and international security, saying: “The threat of war, the violation of the sovereignty of states, and the defiance of the Charter of the United Nations and the African Union are too serious to be a subject of tampering, seeking the spotlight, and astonishment.”
The comments also provoked widespread anger among Sudanese social media users, many of whom condemned the remarks as provocative and irresponsible.
Controversial history
This is not the first time Kainerugaba has found himself at the centre of controversy. In a similar incident, while serving as commander of Uganda’s land forces, he threatened to invade Kenya—a statement that led to his dismissal from that role. Despite his track record of inflammatory comments, he was later promoted to commander of the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces.
Sudan’s foreign ministry highlighted the gravity of his remarks, noting that they marked a “complete departure from the rules of conduct expected of those holding high official and military positions.”
The statements came just a day after Kainerugaba met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa during a short visit, further fueling speculation about their timing and intent.
Sudan has called for urgent intervention from African and global organizations, underscoring the need to maintain peace, sovereignty, and mutual respect among nations.
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