Uganda: Is Offer of Talks a Political Ploy?

Kampala — There is a popular saying that in the world of politics, there are no permanent friends or enemies. Last week, President Yoweri Museveni surprised political pundits by inviting leaders of the political organisations that participated in the 2006 elections to a meeting this week.

With the opposition describing Museveni as a leader who does not want to consult and not interested in reaching out to opponents to narrow the political divide the invitation comes as a surprise.

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