Mugabe’s exit causes excitement in Uganda

President Robert Mugabe was forced by the military to resign, and Zimbabweans celebrated. PHOTO | AFP

As Zimbabwe, and Africa at large, comes to terms with the unexpected fall of Robert Mugabe, Kampala, more than any other capital in East Africa is following the events in Harare with more than fleeting interest.

The shocking end of Mr Mugabe has fed directly into the combustible debate in Uganda about ongoing efforts to amend the Constitution to extend President Yoweri Museveni’s rule.