India, April 12 -- Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's army chief, has issued an ultimatum to Turkey. The general, who is also the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, is demanding a $1 billion "security dividend" and the hand of "the most beautiful woman" in Turkey. Elese, he is threatening to sever diplomatic ties if his terms are not met within 30 days.

On Saturday, the general accused Turkey of profiting from infrastructure and port deals in Somalia while Ugandan troops have spent nearly two decades fighting Al-Shabab militants.

Kainerugaba said Uganda should receive $1 billion from Turkey as compensation for its military involvement. "On top of the $1 billion from Turkey, I want the most beautiful woman in that country for a wife,"...