On August 6, Uganda's Parliament approved the deployment of its armed forces to Gaza, joining a US-backed stabilisation mission in one of the world's most contested territories. The decision is not simply a security commitment — it is a calculated act of statecraft, timed to strengthen Uganda's bid to place veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu at the helm of the United Nations. Smaller nations have long understood that global influence is earned through visible sacrifice, and Uganda is wagering that shouldering a dangerous burden will translate into political capital among the world's most powerful s
Uganda's Gaza gambit: Military deployment tied to UN Secretary-General ambitions
Potential casualties among Ugandan troops; millions displaced by Gaza conflict creating acute humanitarian crisis.