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Uganda's Military Chief Demands $1B, Threatens Turkey Ties

4/12/2026

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Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, demanded $1 billion from Turkey and the country's most beautiful woman as his wife.
He said Uganda's security contributions have gone unrecognized and threatened to sever ties with Turkey if his demands are unmet.
He criticized Turkey for profiting from ventures in Somalia while Uganda bears security responsibilities and has nearly 20 years of presence there, warning that Uganda–Turkey relations could end soon.

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Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, demanded $1 billion from Turkey and the country's most beautiful woman as his wife.
He said Uganda's security contributions have gone unrecognized and threatened to sever ties with Turkey if his demands are unmet.
He criticized Turkey for profiting from ventures in Somalia while Uganda bears security responsibilities and has nearly 20 years of presence there, warning that Uganda–Turkey relations could end soon.