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Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has demanded $1 billion from Turkey and the most beautiful woman in the country as his wife. His demand came while claiming that Uganda's contribution to regional security efforts had gone unrecognised, along with due financial compensation.&nbsp;Kainerugaba has also warned of stopping diplomatic ties with Turkey and shutting down its embassy in Kampala within 30 days if his demands are not fulfilled. In addition, he made a separate controversial remark, demanding that Turkey hand over "the most beautiful woman in the nation to marry her".&nbsp;In a series of posts on X, Muhoozi Kainerugaba accused Turkey of profiting from business and infrastructure ventures in Somalia, including ports and airports in the capital, Mogadishu. He argued that while Turkey benefits financially, Uganda has borne the brunt of security responsibilities for years.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This guy, Muhoozi Kainerubaga is the chief of the Ugandan 🇺🇬 Army, son of the dictator Museveni an possible future leader of the country Here, he is threatening Turkiye 🇹🇷, asking for 1 billion $ and the most beautiful turkish woman as a wife or he stops diplomatic relations. <a href="https://t.co/xPORjQTVHm">pic.twitter.com/xPORjQTVHm</a>&mdash; Clément Molin (@clement_molin) <a href="https://twitter.com/clement_molin/status/2042937449299484767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Uganda's military presence in Somalia &nbsp;for two decades</h3>Uganda has maintained a military presence in Somalia for nearly 20 years as part of African Union missions, primarily targeting the militant group Al-Shabaab, which has links to Al-Qaeda.&nbsp;He added that Uganda deserves $1 billion from Turkey as a “security dividend.” "For Turkey, it's a really simple deal... Either they pay us, or I close their embassy here. They can reciprocate and shut our embassy in Turkey as well. No problem," his posts on X read.&nbsp;Kainerugaba also stressed that ties between Uganda and Turkey are serious and should not be reduced to social media theatrics. He also threatened to cut diplomatic ties with Turkey and said, "Forget Twitter games. We will close diplomatic relations with them very soon." He also alleged that Turkey was treating Uganda unfairly, remarking, “Who needs a friend who keeps stabbing you in the back.” He additionally urged Ugandan citizens to avoid travelling to Turkey, citing concerns for their safety.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-announces-us-to-shortly-begin-naval-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-1776001304624"> US to ‘shortly’ begin naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz, announces Trump</a>

Uganda has maintained a military presence in Somalia for nearly 20 years as part of African Union missions, primarily targeting the militant group Al-Shabaab, which has links to Al-Qaeda.

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has demanded $1 billion from Turkey and the most beautiful woman in the country as his wife. His demand came while claiming that Uganda's contribution to regional security efforts had gone unrecognised, along with due financial compensation. Kainerugaba has also warned of stopping diplomatic ties with Turkey and shutting down its embassy in Kampala within 30 days if his demands are not fulfilled. In addition, he made a separate controversial remark, demanding that Turkey hand over "the most beautiful woman in the nation to marry her". In a series of posts on X, Muhoozi Kainerugaba accused Turkey of profiting from business and infrastructure ventures in Somalia, including ports and airports in the capital, Mogadishu. He argued that while Turkey benefits financially, Uganda has borne the brunt of security responsibilities for years.

Uganda has maintained a military presence in Somalia for nearly 20 years as part of African Union missions, primarily targeting the militant group Al-Shabaab, which has links to Al-Qaeda.

Uganda Army Chief demands '$1 billion & "country's most beautiful woman" as wife' from Turkey: What it means

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An unusual illness known locally as 'Dinga Dinga,' meaning "shaking like dancing," has been reported in Uganda’s Bundibugyo district, primarily affecting women and girls. The condition is characterised by fever and uncontrollable body tremors, which limit body movements, according to local media.
<h2>What are some symptoms of 'Dinga Dinga'?</h2>
Symptoms of the illness include severe shaking, high fever, extreme weakness, and in some extreme cases, paralysis. So far, approximately 300 cases have been recorded, but no deaths have been reported.
Reports indicate that those affected find it difficult to walk due to the constant trembling. The exact cause of the illness remains unclear, but health officials are investigating the outbreak.
Dr. Kiyita Christopher, the District Health Officer for Bundibugyo, told local media that the illness has not been observed outside the Bundibugyo region. Samples have been sent to Uganda’s Ministry of Health for further analysis.
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“There is no scientific evidence that herbal medicine can treat this disease,” Dr Christopher said as per the Daily Mail. “We are using specific treatments, and patients usually recover within a week. I urge locals to seek treatment from health facilities within the district,” he added.
The illness, which was first reported in early 2023, is being closely monitored by health laboratories. Dr Christopher told the public that it is generally treatable with antibiotics and that no fatalities have occurred so far.
Health officials have advised residents to maintain proper hygiene, avoid contact with infected individuals, and report new cases to health authorities to contain the spread of the disease.
The unusual symptoms of 'Dinga Dinga' have drawn comparisons to the historical “Dancing Plague” of 1518 in Strasbourg, France, where hundreds of people experienced uncontrollable dancing movements for days and some even died due to exhaustion. While there is no confirmed link between the two, the similarities in symptoms have sparked comparisons.
This outbreak follows a recent monkeypox crisis in Uganda and other East African countries. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the strain, also called mpox, a global public health emergency in August, citing international concern over outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring nations.
(With inputs from agencies)

Dr. Kiyita Christopher, the District Health Officer for Bundibugyo, told local media that the illness has not been observed outside the Bundibugyo region. Samples have been sent to the Uganda’s Ministry of Health for further analysis.



Kampala, Uganda An unusual illness known locally as 'Dinga Dinga,' meaning "shaking like dancing," has been reported in Uganda’s Bundibugyo district, primarily affecting women and girls. The condition is characterised by fever and uncontrollable body tremors, which limit body movements, according to local media. What are some symptoms of 'Dinga Dinga'? Symptoms of the illness include severe shaking, high fever, extreme weakness, and in some extreme cases, paralysis. So far, approximately 300 cases have been recorded, but no deaths have been reported. Reports indicate that those affected find it difficult to walk due to the constant trembling. The exact cause of the illness remains unclear, but health officials are investigating the outbreak. Dr. Kiyita Christopher, the District Health Officer for Bundibugyo, told local media that the illness has not been observed outside the Bundibugyo region. Samples have been sent to Uganda’s Ministry of Health for further analysis. Also read: Woman demands $40,000 back after cheating on boyfriend with his nephew, court says no “There is no scientific evidence that herbal medicine can treat this disease,” Dr Christopher said as per the Daily Mail. “We are using specific treatments, and patients usually recover within a week. I urge locals to seek treatment from health facilities within the district,” he added. The illness, which was first reported in early 2023, is being closely monitored by health laboratories. Dr Christopher told the public that it is generally treatable with antibiotics and that no fatalities have occurred so far. Health officials have advised residents to maintain proper hygiene, avoid contact with infected individuals, and report new cases to health authorities to contain the spread of the disease. The unusual symptoms of 'Dinga Dinga' have drawn comparisons to the historical “Dancing Plague” of 1518 in Strasbourg, France, where hundreds of people experienced uncontrollable dancing movements for days and some even died due to exhaustion. While there is no confirmed link between the two, the similarities in symptoms have sparked comparisons. This outbreak follows a recent monkeypox crisis in Uganda and other East African countries. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the strain, also called mpox, a global public health emergency in August, citing international concern over outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring nations. (With inputs from agencies)

Mystery illness 'Dinga Dinga' leaves 300 in Uganda shaking uncontrollably

An unusual illness known locally as 'Dinga Dinga,' meaning "shaking like dancing," has been reported in Uganda’s Bundibugyo district, primarily affecting women and girls.

An unusual illness known locally as 'Dinga Dinga,' meaning "shaking like dancing," has been reported in Uganda’s Bundibugyo district, primarily affecting women and girls. The condition is characterised by fever and uncontrollable body tremors, which limit body movements, according to local media. What are some symptoms of 'Dinga Dinga'? Symptoms of the illness include severe shaking, high fever, extreme weakness, and in some extreme cases, paralysis. So far, approximately 300 cases have been recorded, but no deaths have been reported. Reports indicate that those affected find it difficult to walk due to the constant trembling. The exact cause of the illness remains unclear, but health officials are investigating the outbreak. Dr. Kiyita Christopher, the District Health Officer for Bundibugyo, told local media that the illness has not been observed outside the Bundibugyo region. Samples have been sent to Uganda’s Ministry of Health for further analysis. Also read: Woman demands $40,000 back after cheating on boyfriend with his nephew, court says no “There is no scientific evidence that herbal medicine can treat this disease,” Dr Christopher said as per the Daily Mail. “We are using specific treatments, and patients usually recover within a week. I urge locals to seek treatment from health facilities within the district,” he added. The illness, which was first reported in early 2023, is being closely monitored by health laboratories. Dr Christopher told the public that it is generally treatable with antibiotics and that no fatalities have occurred so far. Health officials have advised residents to maintain proper hygiene, avoid contact with infected individuals, and report new cases to health authorities to contain the spread of the disease. The unusual symptoms of 'Dinga Dinga' have drawn comparisons to the historical “Dancing Plague” of 1518 in Strasbourg, France, where hundreds of people experienced uncontrollable dancing movements for days and some even died due to exhaustion. While there is no confirmed link between the two, the similarities in symptoms have sparked comparisons. This outbreak follows a recent monkeypox crisis in Uganda and other East African countries. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the strain, also called mpox, a global public health emergency in August, citing international concern over outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring nations. (With inputs from agencies)

Uganda’s parliament passed a law that criminalises identifying as LGBTQ. More than 30 African countries, including Uganda, already ban same-sex relations. The new law appears to be the first to outlaw merely identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ), according to rights group Human Rights Watch.

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At least nine people have died in a stampede at the Freedom City shopping mall in Uganda's capital city Kampala, news agency AFP reported on Sunday citing police. The incident occurred just after the clock struck midnight and celebrations broke out to welcome the New Year.&nbsp;According to the police, people were stuck as they were entering in large numbers to see the fireworks. 
 
Luke Owoyesigyire, a police spokesperson said on Sunday that a stampede ensued after the fireworks and it resulted in the instant death of five people and several others were injured.&nbsp;

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Owoyesigyire added that emergency responders arrived on the incident site and transported the injured people to a hospital, where nine people were confirmed dead.&nbsp;

He pointed out that the deceased included juveniles but refused to give details on their age. The police spokesperson also said that rash acts and negligence led to the tragedy.&nbsp;Further details are awaited.&nbsp;

The New Year celebrations in Uganda were the first in three years after curbs related to the ongoing Covid crisis and security issues had been imposed, AFP reported.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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At least nine people have died in a stampede at the Freedom City shopping mall in Uganda's capital city Kampala, news agency AFP reported on Sunday citing police.

At least nine people have died in a stampede at the Freedom City shopping mall in Uganda's capital city Kampala, news agency AFP reported on Sunday citing police. The incident occurred just after the clock struck midnight and celebrations broke out to welcome the New Year. According to the police, people were stuck as they were entering in large numbers to see the fireworks. Luke Owoyesigyire, a police spokesperson said on Sunday that a stampede ensued after the fireworks and it resulted in the instant death of five people and several others were injured. ALSO READ | 2022: Year that stampedes shocked the world Owoyesigyire added that emergency responders arrived on the incident site and transported the injured people to a hospital, where nine people were confirmed dead. He pointed out that the deceased included juveniles but refused to give details on their age. The police spokesperson also said that rash acts and negligence led to the tragedy. Further details are awaited. The New Year celebrations in Uganda were the first in three years after curbs related to the ongoing Covid crisis and security issues had been imposed, AFP reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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