Museveni, E.Guinea VP discuss African security, unity

President Yoweri Museveni has met with visiting Equatorial Guinea's vice-president Teodorin Nguema Obiang Mangue at State House Entebbe.

Nguema had come to deliver a message from Equatorial Guinea's president, Teodoro Obiang, his father.

The two leaders later discussed various issues affecting their respective countries and the continent, including strengthening their cooperation in peace, security, and social-economic transformation.

Museveni reiterated his stance that problems in Africa can be defeated if they all worked together.

“I thank my brother for sending you. Capacity building is very essential, and Uganda is willing to co-operate with Equatorial Guinea. When fighting Idi Amin, I trained 28 young people from Mozambique. They became the core of our army, who trained others,” said Museveni.

'Politics a problem'

Museveni is at the centre of fighting hostile groups, including those from Sudan and Somalia.

“We want to help, but also teach a lesson that Africa belongs to Africans. The problem is the politics and a wrong type of army that is not oriented to fight and defend their country and defend it cheaply,” said the Ugandan leader.

Uganda is already supporting Equatorial Guinea in building capacity and professionalization of the West African nation's army.

Vice-President Nguema, who is on a two-day working visit to Uganda, commended President Museveni for his support to Equatorial Guinea and Africa at large.

He said the current global changes and instability in parts of Africa are a challenge to the continent that require concerted efforts.