Presidents Museveni and Kagame Urged to Mend Ties

President Museveni of Uganda and President Kagame of Rwanda are being urged to mend ties between the two countries for the good of the region. 

Among those applying pressure on the two leaders are Ugandan opposition MP Robert Kyagulanyi, who is also known as the musician Bobi Wine, and Oxfam International’s executive director Winnie Byanyima.

The calls come after Rwandans have been advised against travelling to Uganda on the basis that their safety cannot be guaranteed.

In a statement calling for improved relations Kyagulanyi writes, “We hereby urge the principle actors in this state-of-affairs to stick to the diplomatic path for the benefit of the citizens of either country or the broader peace and prosperity of the Great Lakes Region and our continent Africa.”

Byanyima expressed her thoughts on the matter via social media platform Twitter, writing, “Hello @KagutaMuseveni @PaulKagame you have some explanation to make to us citizens. Are you accountable Excellencies? I’m not taking a side here, and yes I’m making an equivalence. Both leaders need to shape up & manage state relations in our best interests- we the citizens. If they can’t, they should ship out & let others restore peaceful relations, human rights & protect jobs & incomes.”