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Foreign Affairs Minister Odongo meets Turkish ambassador in Kampala after Muhoozi threat to cut ties

International Relations Single source Uganda (national) 13 Apr 2026 Severity: 1/5

Foreign Affairs Minister Odongo Jeje Abubakhar met Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Fatih Ak in Kampala, ChimpReports reported, days after army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba threatened to cut diplomatic ties with Turkey within 30 days over disagreements linked to Somalia. In a statement, Odongo said relations between the two countries remained strong and that he intended to meet Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Antalya. According to the report, both sides agreed to keep up regular dialogue.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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