The United States ambassador in Kampala, William Popp, faced a serious challenge. The head of the Ugandan army, known for his controversial and impulsive statements, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, demanded an apology from the diplomat to Uganda's president,

In response to VOA questions on Kainerugaba’s threats, the U.S. Embassy in Uganda quoted State Department spokesman Miller as saying the embassy, the ambassador and the U.S. government were continuing to work directly and normally every day with Ugandan authorities on a full range of issues.

The United States ambassador in Kampala, William Popp, is facing a severe challenge. The head of Uganda's army, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, known for his controversial and impulsive statements, has demanded that the diplomat apologize to Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni.

The chief of Uganda’s military is threatening to expel the top U.S. diplomat assigned to the Central African nation after a diplomatic spat. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has given U.S. Ambassador William Popp an ultimatum – apologize by Monday morning or leave the country,