The Role of the Army in Promoting Justice, Law and Order, Constitutionalism and Democracy in Africa

by Lt Travers Kibuuka

First and foremost Army in Africa is averagely the political leading institution whereby the Ruling Government has by all means to be in harmony with Army, contrary to this explains all military coup de detors in Africa.

A standing Army restores rule of Law through toppling dictatorial government for instance in Uganda dictators i.e Idi. Amin and Obote were toppled.

Where justice cannot be fully appreciated, Army comes in through liberation wars like the recent war led by the late Garanga in southern Sudan thus democracy.

In many African countries, the same has happened in the realization of the rule of Law, Justice, Order, Constitution and democracy. Therefore Army is/has done a tremendous work in promoting Good Governance in Africa.

Lt Travers Kibuuka is a Member of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), President of Compassion International Alumni (Uganda) and a Golden Partner of Goodwill Fraternity