To strengthen the regional response, Museveni proposed establishing Ebola treatment centres inside eastern DRC in partnership with the Congolese government.
“We have lost many who have never been seen like Kibalama, many of our comrades have been arrested and tortured and have spent six years in prison and many continue to be detained like Alex Waiswa, Olivia Lutaaya, Doreen Kaija and others. I want to request you to reject the diversions and divisions and there is no turning back we have to sail on and victory is in sight and we are closer to victory, don't give up,” Kyagulanyi added.
General Moses Ali belonged to a generation that witnessed colonial rule, independence, military governments, civil conflict, and national reconstruction. Admired by supporters for his endurance and commitment, and viewed by others through the complexities of Uganda’s political history, he remained one of the country’s most consequential public figures.
As Nelson Mandela observed, nations can choose between conflict and cooperation. Increasingly, countries are choosing negotiation, reconciliation, and coalition-building. These require political maturity, for instance, a clear ideology, internal democracy, and a willingness to compromise without losing identity.
The rival King aspirant, Dickson Ogwang Okul, was stopped from being the next Lango leader, and all powers reverted back to the paramount chief, Yosam Odur Ebii, until the installation of the elected successor, Odong Okune, which was halted by Justice Odoki on the bribery allegations.
Despite the strong quest for reconciliation from Najjanankumbi, the leadership at Katonga seems to be determined to maintain their way to the formalization of the new political party, the People's Front for Freedom (PFF).