Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has warned rebel groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Using his verified X account, Kainerugaba said, “I am giving exactly 7 days to ALL negative forces in Kisangani to lay down their arms! Otherwise, UPDF will attack them.”

This message comes as Uganda and DRC continue to face problems in their relationship. Kainerugaba is known for making strong statements on social media, and many of them have caused problems in the past.

Before this, he has said other things that brought trouble. He once said he would invade Kenya and Sudan. He also supported Russia in the war against Ukraine. These statements made other countries angry and made people question Uganda’s position in international matters.

Kisangani has many rebel groups, and the area is not peaceful. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have worked together with the DRC army before to fight these groups. Kainerugaba’s message may be seen as a warning, but it also brings fear about what could happen next if there is a war.

People around the world are now watching the situation. The DRC government might reply to Kainerugaba’s warning. Also, groups like the African Union might try to help stop any fighting.