<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Control Threat: Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysis of African politics, security, and the geopolitical trends shaping the continent.]]></description><link>https://www.controlthreat.org/s/africa</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xyS4!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1a74d8c3-dbc5-4446-99ec-4f47c5b545bf_256x256.png</url><title>Control Threat: Africa</title><link>https://www.controlthreat.org/s/africa</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:38:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.controlthreat.org/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Control Threat]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[controlthreat@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[controlthreat@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Control Threat]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Control Threat]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[controlthreat@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[controlthreat@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Control Threat]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Uganda sending troops to Gaza?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why is Uganda sending troops to Gaza?]]></description><link>https://www.controlthreat.org/p/why-is-uganda-sending-troops-to-gaza</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.controlthreat.org/p/why-is-uganda-sending-troops-to-gaza</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Control Threat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:24:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vkRs!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3dd2741a-6a9c-4ef7-af9a-b5348e115e19_1200x800.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why is Uganda sending troops to Gaza?</p><p>Uganda is considering sending troops to the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza. The decision is far from random.</p><p>Uganda has one of Africa&#8217;s most experienced militaries in counterinsurgency and peacekeeping. Its forces have operated for years in Somalia, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, giving them valuable experience in complex security environments similar to those they could face in Gaza.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vkRs!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3dd2741a-6a9c-4ef7-af9a-b5348e115e19_1200x800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vkRs!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3dd2741a-6a9c-4ef7-af9a-b5348e115e19_1200x800.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vkRs!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3dd2741a-6a9c-4ef7-af9a-b5348e115e19_1200x800.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vkRs!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3dd2741a-6a9c-4ef7-af9a-b5348e115e19_1200x800.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vkRs!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3dd2741a-6a9c-4ef7-af9a-b5348e115e19_1200x800.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vkRs!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3dd2741a-6a9c-4ef7-af9a-b5348e115e19_1200x800.jpeg" width="1200" height="800" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3dd2741a-6a9c-4ef7-af9a-b5348e115e19_1200x800.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:800,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;C&#243; 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The two countries have cooperated extensively in military training and security, while Uganda&#8217;s military leadership has repeatedly expressed stronger support for Israel than most African governments.</p><p>Politically, Uganda is also a practical choice. Unlike many countries, it is largely free from Arab political influence and is not significantly dependent on Arab states for its security or economy. That gives Kampala greater freedom to cooperate with Israel without facing major political pressure. At the same time, Uganda&#8217;s participation helps present the mission as a multinational international force rather than an extension of the Israeli military.</p><p>#Israel #Gaza #Uganda #MiddleEast</p><p>Control Threat | Strategic Risk Analysis</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.controlthreat.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading! 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