Museveni engages Ramaphosa over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has engaged his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, in a bid to address the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The two leaders spoke on the phone, with Museveni expressing concern over the attacks and calling for urgent action to protect foreign nationals. The xenophobic violence, which has resulted in the deaths of several people and the displacement of many more, has sparked widespread outrage across the continent. Ramaphosa has condemned the attacks and vowed to take decisive action to prevent further violence. Museveni’s intervention is seen as a significant development, as Uganda has historically enjoyed strong ties with South Africa. The Ugandan president has also offered to provide support to South Africa in addressing the root causes of the xenophobic violence, including poverty and unemployment. The engagement between the two leaders is expected to pave the way for a broader regional response to the crisis, with the African Union and other regional bodies likely to play a key role in finding a lasting solution. As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is watching closely to see how the South African government will respond to the crisis.