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Disquiet grows within UPDF after deadly attack in Somalia

Uganda's troops, part of the African Union's military mission, patrol near the town of Merka, 90km south of Somalia's capital Mogadishu, on 17 July 2016.
Uganda's troops, part of the African Union's military mission, patrol near the town of Merka, 90km south of Somalia's capital Mogadishu, on 17 July 2016. © Mohamed Abdiwahab/AFP

After an attack on a military base led to heavy casualties in late May, criticism has been mounting in Uganda's armed forces. Ageing equipment and yawning pay gaps fuel frustration at an institution closely controlled by the president's family.

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Dar es Salaam oligarchs, encouraged by President Samia, bet on football

Young Africans' starters pose for a group photo before the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup final 2nd Leg football match between USM Alger of Algeria and Young Africans of Tanzania in Algiers, Algeria, 3 June 2023.
Young Africans' starters pose for a group photo before the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup final 2nd Leg football match between USM Alger of Algeria and Young Africans of Tanzania in Algiers, Algeria, 3 June 2023. © Wu Tianyu/Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

Once again this year, Tanzanian clubs have shone in continental competitions. Several top businessmen are reaching into their deep pockets to fund the country's soccer boom.

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