Archive · 25 May 2025
Uganda Suspends Military Cooperation With Germany
Uganda and Germany used to work together on military stuff, but now they're not.
Uganda's army says they stopped because they think the German ambassador is causing trouble in the country.
The army says the ambassador is doing things against the Ugandan government.
They haven't given more details, but they say the suspension will last until they figure out what the ambassador is doing.
The German embassy hasn't said anything about it yet.
Uganda and Germany have been trading with each other, but now this military partnership is paused.
Uganda's army has suspended all military cooperation with Germany.
The suspension follows an army statement alleging some European diplomats support groups opposed to the government.
The army spokesperson said the suspension is due to the German ambassador's alleged 'subversive activities'.
The suspension will remain until the matter of the ambassador's involvement is resolved.
The German embassy in Uganda has not yet commented on the suspension.
- Who
- The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the German government are involved.
- What
- Uganda suspended all ongoing defense and military cooperation with Germany.
- When
- The suspension was effective immediately, announced on Sunday.
- Where
- Uganda
- Why
- Uganda's army stated it suspended cooperation due to alleged subversive activities by the German ambassador.
German Government/Embassy (as of current reporting)
Uganda's Government
Allegations
German Government/Embassy (as of current reporting)
No public comment yet; the embassy is being accused.
Uganda's Government
Accuses the German ambassador of subversive activities.
Cooperation
German Government/Embassy (as of current reporting)
Unclear
Uganda's Government
Suspended military and defense cooperation.
- Action
- Uganda suspends military cooperation with Germany
- Involved Parties
- Uganda, Germany
- Accusation
- German ambassador allegedly involved in 'subversive activities'
- Suspension Response
- Uganda's army suspended all military cooperation
- Trade
- Bilateral trade between Uganda and Germany was roughly $335 million last year
- Ambassador's Tenure
- Mathias Schauer has been German ambassador since 2020