
Sénégal: Jeunesse de Taxawu Senegal – Communique JTS (13.06.2023)













“I also drew attention to the persistent breakdown in national service delivery, especially caused by Corruption and Impunity. The recent disconnection of water supply to public hospitals and the delayed reconstruction of the Katonga bridge despite its strategic importance should remind us that we have no functional government. We must take urgent action to remedy this, that is why we have intensified countrywide outreaches with a significant number of our leaders deployed to re-mobilize the population” – Robert Kyagulanyi (13.06.2023).
The National Unity Platform (NUP) and People Power Movement leader Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine addressed the media the NUP Headquarters in Kamwokya today. This address had two very vital points. The first paragraph and a second one.
I will address that one before indulging in the second one, which is underneath here. It is a striking argument and reasoning behind his words. His going straight to the heart of government and how it lacks service delivery. He proves it by looking into the deteriorating state of the hospitals and the roads. While he can issue a will to re-mobilize the population. That mobilization has to come from within and with the will of the people. If his supposed to galvanize them. It cannot be for a gig or a short-term fix. No, it has to be for something significant and possibly a revolution. Because, that’s the only thing that can transfer power and unleash the will of the people. Until then… it is baby-steps and the pain is far from over.
Which is why I will now dwell into the second one…
“The escalating insecurity in our country is another cause for alarm. Those responsible for citizens’ safety are instead fuelling insecurity as they are emboldened by the culture of impunity the regime has instilled among its officers. The lack of accountability for past incidents, including the massacre of unarmed citizens and the involvement of high-ranking officials including dictator Museveni’s son in abductions, torture and even murder means the situation is only going to get worse” (Robert Kyagulanyi, 13.06.2023).
We have seen this and the NUP leader isn’t lying. The evidence is in the murders and shootings. They are more prevalent than before and the NRM cannot hide from the fact. Yes, they pin-point the U.S. but that doesn’t stop the shootings locally. That is just proving because other people do it, I should do it too; which is such a school-yard argument or reasoning.
Bobi Wine is coming with harsh and sincere words here. Words that should be listened too. Especially before its too late. The cycle of violence will only make it worse. The hurt and plights will amplify and more people destroyed by it. This is people’s lives and livelihoods on the line. People are suffering and the only way out is the gun. That’s not how it was supposed to go and there was supposed to be other ways. However, NRM and the current regime’s violent approach to politics is now trickling down to the ones who carries guns. So, they think it’s within reason to shoot and kill too.
Bobi Wine’s warning should be cemented into stone. He is telling his supporters and everyone who follows that more people will suffer. The fight to end a dictator isn’t over and the pursuit moves on. Alas, the pursuit is dangerous and the ones involved in endangering themselves. They are possible victims of abductions, arrests, torture and possible extra judicial killings. Therefore, Bobi Wine’s words should be spread.
His saying what others doesn’t dare. His speaking out and people should listen. These words doesn’t come easy. The battle and fight against isn’t a combat for the faint-hearted. Peace.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Sudan would like to report that the Sudanese delegation participating in the IGAD summit, which was held on June 12, 2023 in Djibouti, has expressed its disagreement and objection to a number of paragraphs that were mentioned in the draft final statement of the summit due to the fact that they were not discussed and agreed upon, and the delegation called on the IGAD Secretariat to delete them” (Sudan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 13.06.2023)
Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) could clearly have read the room. Certainly the leader of IGAD could have known this could burn him. A conflict can cause more hysteria and also more touchy feelings. In this regard, the leadership of Khartoum and the ones in-charge there wants things their way now. They are not negotiating or considering other people.
That’s why I will now let you read a few of the paragraphs from the Executive Secretary and what he wrote about Sudan. Because this stuff is compelling and most likely the reason for the aftermath after the 12th June IGAD Summit and this release of Official Statement.
“Let there be no room for doubt, IGAD is extremely concerned by the violence in Sudan and wishes to stress that in war, there are no real winners. For a credible cessation of hostilities, the violence and bloodshed must first stop. The ramifications for our region and the world at large of a protracted conflict in the Republic of Sudan are unthinkable. Allow me to highlight just how serious this situation is; before this conflict broke out, the Republic of Sudan was already one of the biggest refugee hosting countries in Africa and the World. As a result of the ongoing conflict, we are now facing twin prospects of “double-displacement” of refugees and asylum seekers as well as the increased challenge of food insecurity in Sudan and our region which has barely recovered from the devastating drought. With this clear picture of what the future will look like if we do not act boldly and swiftly, I reiterate that we must act above all, to save the lives of our brothers and sisters who caught up in this conflict, save the hopes and dreams they share with us for peace and prosperity. I therefore emphasise that as IGAD, good friends and neighbours of Sudan, we have a moral and historical obligation to halt and reverse the course of this conflict; for war is simply an escape from the challenges of peace” (IGAD, 13.06.2023).
This here is words that is striking at the heart of Khartoum. It is telling a story the leaders and the ones in combat don’t want to hear. While IGAD can try to act “independent” and as an “outsider”. Well, they are not and that’s why Al-Burhan himself has been the leader of IGAD for a while now. That role now goes to Djibouti President Ismael Omar Guelleh. Which means Sudan loses a little influence over IGAD.
However, Khartoum has enough with the war between the SAF and RSF. The battle of supremacy between Al-Burhan and Hemeti. These two are the ones that getting the republic destroyed and looted. They are the ones in-charge of the armed forces and militias who are tarnishing the republic. That’s exactly who they are and they cannot run away from that responsibility. The insecurity and dangerous paths they are partaking in is costing lives on the daily. Hospitals are lacking and infrastructure is collapsing. In addition, logistics are failing and borders are closed shut. Therefore, Sudan is bleeding and that’s all for the battle of the throne.
IGAD can mean well when they describe the situation and what is needed. What IGAD forgot is that these statements are going towards Warlords and they not taking these sorts of things kindly. They are getting bruised and their egos have been put in check. You should never do that to trigger-happy people. Never ever test the ones that shoot-and-kill. However, that is what IGAD did and now they getting the backlash and an unwanted response. Peace.



When you have reached a certain level of trust and prestige, everything is possible, and you can touch the sky. That what happened to Amama Mbabazi who has been a loyal subject and a high-ranking official since the National Resistance Movement (NRM) took power in 1986. He has had several roles in government but was most famous for the years as Prime Minister and Secretary General of the NRM.
That’s why his been a man of influence and organizational skills for years. His said to be vital to whip the party and be able to run things. Mbabazi was revered and a man whose words mattered. Until he dared to face the music and challenge the President in the 2016 elections under the banner of Go-Forward.
Now a viral tape of him walking after an operation at a health care facility has leaked. Where you see him struggling and painfully walk on crotches. Therefore, times has changed, and he won’t be all powerful again.
Mbabazi has not only sought influence, but he captured it. He took it and earned on it. There has been plenty of scandals and even been nominated as one of the most corrupt government officials of East Africa at one point. That was well deserved by the way.
He is a man who known the system and been trusted by the President. That’s why he was first working as the head of the External Security Organization. Before later becoming the Minister of Defence after the preceding one was the President himself. While he would later be the Secretary General for the party for over a decade and serve one term as the PM. That’s why you know the President has trusted him and sought his services. He has proven that he will answer the calls and do the bidding of His Excellency.
That’s why you know this man still matters. Even if he is working for a Foundation and a role, which is insignificant in one regard. However, if the President would have time for his advice or talks. It wouldn’t be shocking or strange…. Because Mbabazi and Museveni have been close for so many years. The possible fallout over the Presidency and Go-Forward bid could be water under the bridge by now.
While those things are being said. It is sad that he needs to travel all the way to London to get healed and treatment for his back. That is a long trip to get adjusted and help with back-surgery. Some said it was blood-cloth and a stroke. However, that has been dismissed as fake news and should be handled like such.
What I have the most trouble with is that he needed to travel to Europe and get treatment. He has served diligently and been a vocal supporter of his government. His one of the brothers who should trust his own government and their institutions. As a former PM and Minister, he should have gone to Mulago or anywhere for that matter. Just like any random citizen… that’s where he would taste the efforts and the brutal reality of the government he was profited from.
Mbabazi is just showing us how his government has failed. That’s why he needed to go to London. He had to go to the colonial master and get help from them. That’s because his government and the ones he has served haven’t invested, cared for or been concerned with the hospitals at home. They have indulged, bought SUVs and eaten of other people’s plates. However, not cared about or addressed the lacking services in the Ministry of Health.
The back surgery he got in London should be possible at Aga Khan or Mulago. It should be possible at one hospital in Kampala. If not in one of the other cities of the republic. However, we know that isn’t so or the High-Ranking Officials doesn’t trust that. Therefore, they are flying high and mighty abroad to be medical tourists. Peace.

Today it was announced that John Fru Ndi was no more. A man who fiercely stood on the barricades and fought the good fight. He started the Social Democratic Front (SDF) back in the 1990s after the arrest of Yondo Black in February 1990.
From there he has participated in nearly every election to this date. The first one was in the 1992 elections. The first one where the regime of Paul Biya accepted multiparty elections and therefore Ndi could join in.
He became the voice of the opposition and the man to aspire to be. This man fought the Ghost of Geneva most of his life. Fru Ndi may never see victory or see his mission accomplished. However, hopefully someone in his party or another one can achieve it. To see another master and another Head of State, which isn’t a Biya.
All the time and towards any election. It was the battle between Biya vs. Fru Ndi. The bookseller was obnoxious and able to gain support. He did it naturally and could continue his mission. While Biya had to make fictious polling stations and rig the “elections” to win.
That’s why we never know if Fru Ndi won an election or was the righteous heir to the throne. He is the Cameroonian President many never had. He was a party leader and voice of reason. A man of his words and ability to gain recognition.
Maurice Kamto might takeover his position as the new opposition in town. However, he has to live up to the integrity and the moral force, which was the bookseller of Bamenda. A man who fought and fought until he couldn’t anymore. He wasn’t on the ballot in 2018, but he has been so steadily since 1992. So, we know that he tried and worked hard to get elected in the Republic.
It is sad that Fru Ndi never got to beat the ghost. He should have and it would have been an understatement to say the relief it would have given. Instead, the regime and Biya has continued to use the oppressive means and legislation to control all avenues to power. That’s what they have preoccupied with…. While eating lavish in the Swiss Alpes.
We need to mourn our heroes. The ones who is fighting the good fight. Along the way… it might seem useless, but the legacies of John Fru Ndi must live on. He stood on the barricades and fought for years against the brutal dictatorship of Biya. His activists and fellow comrades have paid a price. They have been arrested as bandits and whatever charge the authorities could come up with.
That’s why John Fru Ndi is now gone and in the second realm. He has left earth and isn’t walking among us anymore. However, his spirit and ideals will linger. As long as his fight and spirited journey is relevant. People will talk about what he started in 1990 and never was able to finish.
Joh Fru Ndi is the President Cameroun/Cameroon never had. A man who should have been and could have been on several instances. While the regime and their lackeys underscored and made it look like he underperformed. That’s what they do, and it’s been obvious.
Until we meet again. Aluta Continua. Peace.

