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Uganda’s Muhoozi Detains Senior Army Officers in Unprecedented Anti-Corruption Sweep

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In the 40-year rule of President Yoweri Museveni, the Ugandan military has rarely been a place where anyone answers for corruption — least of all its senior generals. But in late March 2026, something remarkable happened: the army chief himself ordered the detention of up to 20 senior officers, including two major generals, on accusations […]

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South Africa Deploys Military to Cape Town Townships in Battle Against Crime and Gangs

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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa launched Operation Prosper in February 2026 — a military deployment targeting the gang-ridden, crime-scarred townships of Cape Town and surrounding provinces. Three months on, the operation has produced modest results, sparked fierce debate about civil liberties, and exposed the deep structural failures that have allowed organised crime to take root

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