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With the South African Special Forces
At the close of the war in Rhodesia in 1980, now-SAS Squadron Leader Robert Mackenzie was recruited by Ron Reid-Daly to work in the South African state of Transkei. His mission was to train their Special Forces to fight the terrorists who stood against the state. He resigned from the newly created Zimbabwe National Army and joined the South African Special Forces as a major. He served in South Africa for five years before returning to the U.S. in 1985 after 15 years of serving overseas.
While in South Africa, he also put his hand to journalism. Recruited by Robert K. Brown of
Daily Monitor
Thursday May 13 2021
Summary
On January 14 this year, eligible voters went to the polls to vote for their next President and Members of Parliament. The process, as mandated by the Constitution, was conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC) led by Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama.
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Elections have since 1996 become the basis of ensuring legitimacy of governments in Uganda as citizens cast their ballot every five years to choose their leaders.
On January 14 this year, eligible voters went to the polls to vote for their next President and Members of Parliament. The process, as mandated by the Constitution, was conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC) led by Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama.
Key issues in Museveni’s past five inaugural speeches
Wednesday May 12 2021
Military amoured vehicles have been patrolling Kampala in line with preparations for President Museveni’s swearing-in on May 12. PHOTO/ MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
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“No one should think that what is happening today is a mere change of guard: it is a fundamental change in the politics of our country. In Africa, we have seen so many changes that change, as such, is nothing short of mere turmoil,” the President said in 1896.
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On January 26, 1986, Mr Yoweri Museveni took over power and was subsequently sworn in as Uganda’s eighth president after overthrowing Tito Okello.
Daily Monitor
Tuesday May 11 2021
Summary
President Museveni has justified his stay in power on democracy while constitutional amendments have also given him leeway.
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When the National Resistance Army rebels took power in 1986, President Museveni reiterated the statement.
“The problem of Africa in general, and Uganda in particular, is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power,” he said.
Mr Museveni said what they had brought was not only a mere change of guard, but a fundamental change.
He also promised to hand over to a civilian government after four years. But 35 years later, Mr Museveni is still in power.