Uganda’s military has decided to withdraw from Prince Harry’s Invictus Games for wounded veterans. The decision was announced by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, through a post on social media.
General Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, made his announcement on Wednesday, expressing the country’s support for King Charles III. He stated, “In order not to be construed as being opposed to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, whom we deeply revere, Uganda hereby withdraws from the Invictus Games. We shall not participate in anything that does not have His Majesty’s approval.”
This move is seen as a significant blow to the Invictus Games, dedicated to supporting veterans through sport. Newsweek reached out to representatives of Prince Harry and the Ugandan government for comments on the matter.
General Kainerugaba is known for his controversial social media presence. After a hiatus from X, he returned in January 2025, proclaiming his intent to “shake up this world!”
Newsweek editors Dan Orton and Tony Phillips are covering this evolving story, which will be updated as new information becomes available.
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