The Ugandan army sever ties with Germany and accusing its ambassador with subversive activities
The Ugandan military spokesman said that the army has severed all forms of military cooperation with Germany after accusing its ambassador in Kampala of involvement in “subversive activities” within the country.
“The Uganda People’s Defense Forces has suspended all ongoing defense and military cooperation activities with the Federal Republic of Germany with immediate effect,” Chris Magizi, spokesperson for the Uganda People’s Defense Forces, said in a statement posted on X, Sunday.
He added that the decision came following credible intelligence reports indicating that the current German Ambassador to Uganda, Matthias Schaur, is actively engaged in subversive activities within the country.
The Ugandan army spokesman indicated that the suspension will remain in effect until the issue of the ambassador’s involvement with hostile political and military forces operating in the country against the Ugandan government is fully resolved.
He didn’t provide details though, about these activities or any existing military cooperation between Uganda and Germany.
This escalation came on the heels of another military statement on Friday, in which it accused a number of European diplomatic missions of supporting “negative and treacherous groups” opposed to the government, specifically referring to German Ambassador Matthias Schauer.
Local media reported a recent meeting between European diplomats, including German ambassador, and President Yoweri Museveni’s brother.
During the meeting, Matthias Schaur reportedly criticized the social media posts of the president’s son and potential heir, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who also serves as Uganda’s army chief.
It’s worth noting that the German Ambassador in Uganda, has appointed in 2020.
Germany and Uganda have long-standing relations, which the German embassy describes on its website as being based on stability and trust.
Trade between the two countries reached nearly $335 million last year, according to the German embassy, which noted that Uganda primarily imports machinery and chemical products from Germany.
