Uganda has confirmed a controversial agreement with the United States to host deported migrants, reversing its earlier denial of such a deal. The arrangement, part of President Donald Trump’s broader immigration policy, allows Washington to transfer rejected asylum seekers, who are unwilling to return to their home countries, to Uganda. However, Kampala has set clear conditions: no unaccompanied minors, no individuals with criminal records, and a preference for African nationals. Officials stress the pact is temporary, reflecting Uganda’s cautious approach to the politically sensitive issue. This move positions Uganda among a small group of African nations partnering with Washington on this contentious aspect of immigration policy, a decision sure to have significant diplomatic repercussions.
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