Uganda's Gaza 'stabilisation force' plan sparks debate in Africa

Uganda's planned Gaza troop deployment raises questions over African Union unity, member-state autonomy and the continent's collective position on Palestine.

Uganda and Burundi have held talks in Israel about contributing troops to a proposed international security force for Gaza, as efforts to build the 20,000-strong mission gather pace. Uganda has approved about 1,200 personnel, while Burundi is still considering its participation.