In a moment heavy with symbolism and diplomatic resolve, Uganda’s military attaché raised the national flag over its embassy in the Burri district of Khartoum, marking the formal handover of the premises.
The act, while procedural, resonated far beyond protocol—it reasserted the enduring ties between Uganda and Sudan at a time when the Sudanese capital is emerging from the throes of internal conflict.
The return of the Ugandan delegation to inspect its diplomatic properties, including the ambassador’s residence in the Al‑Manshiya neighbourhood, comes as the Sudanese Armed Forces regain control of much of Khartoum.
This fragile resurgence of order follows months of fierce clashes with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia that left large swathes of the city under siege and foreign embassies vulnerable to looting and occupation.
In a significant legal step, the Ugandan team visited Riyadh Police Station to file a criminal complaint under Article 174 of Sudan’s Penal Code.
The case, directed against the RSF commander, alleges the theft of five diplomatic vehicles and the looting of both the embassy and the ambassador’s official residence.
It marks a rare moment in African diplomacy—one in which a state confronts a non-state armed group on foreign soil through official legal channels.
Though framed as a criminal complaint, the move sends a layered message. It reasserts Uganda’s commitment to the rule of law even in fractured environments, and signals that Kampala still considers Khartoum a vital partner in the evolving regional balance of power.
Amid shifting alliances and external mediation efforts shaping Sudan’s future, Uganda’s action also demonstrates a refusal to cede its stake in the Horn of Africa’s security architecture.
More than a legal or diplomatic formality, the reopening of Uganda’s mission in Khartoum serves as a statement of continuity.
It affirms that the bond between the Sudanese and Ugandan peoples has withstood the tides of war, political upheaval, and territorial disintegration.
For Uganda, maintaining a presence in Khartoum is not just about protecting property—it is a strategic assertion of solidarity and influence at a pivotal historical juncture.
As Khartoum slowly stabilises under the stewardship of the Sudanese Armed Forces, its reopening to longstanding African allies may offer a glimpse of cautious renewal.
For Uganda, the hoisting of its flag in the city’s heart is both a homecoming and a statement of enduring fraternity, echoing decades of shared struggle, diplomacy, and regional ambition.