Idi Amin

Idi Amin was a Ugandan military officer and politician who ruled the country with an iron fist from 1971 to 1979. He is infamous for his brutal regime, which was marked by mass killings, forced labor, and economic devastation. Amin's rule was characterized by extreme nationalism, anti-colonialism, and authoritarianism. In recent news, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been seeking a seventh term in office, sparking concerns about the country's democratic trajectory and the legacy of Amin's regime. Mahmood Mamdani's book