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President Yoweri Museveni has claimed that foreign actors are behind the youth-led demonstrations in Kampala earlier this week, which sought to highlight corruption and demand accountability from public officials.<\/p>\n

He asserted that the evidence is overwhelming and will be presented to court. Museveni warned those involved, highlighting a long history of foreign interference in African affairs, and urged them to cease their actions or face legal consequences.<\/p>\n

The protests, aimed at highlighting corruption and demanding greater accountability from public officials, were met with a heavy security presence and numerous arrests.<\/p>\n

Despite prior warnings from the President and police officials against participating in the protests, a significant number of young people took to the streets, leading to a tense standoff with authorities.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, in a lengthy and impassioned statement, Museveni declared that the evidence of foreign involvement in the protests is “overwhelming” and promised to present it in court.<\/p>\n

He pointed to a history of foreign interference in Africa, spanning 600 years and including the slave trade, colonialism, and economic exploitation, as part of a pattern of external meddling in Ugandan affairs.<\/p>\n

Museveni’s statement suggests a multifaceted response from his administration. While legal proceedings against the accused foreign actors are on the horizon, the President also hinted at potential diplomatic measures to counter the perceived interference. Moreover, the government’s heightened security presence and monitoring during the protests indicate a continued vigilance against further unrest.<\/p>\n

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Some of the protesters moving along Nasser Road earlier this week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the situation develops, Museveni’s administration seems poised to take a hard line against what they see as a concerted effort by foreign entities to destabilize Uganda. The President’s strong words and the promise of concrete evidence suggest that this issue will continue to be a focal point in Uganda’s political discourse in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

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